YEARLY HIGH
1.8004 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5299 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7598 LYD

2021 WST to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.8004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2705 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6132 to the December average rate of 1.7738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8004 was up 235.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,002 LYD
2020 Average 2,607 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,650 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,352.56 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8025
1.5960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7485, compared to 1.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.2562 LYD (High: 1.7861 / Low: 0.5299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 LYD (High: 1.7755 / Low: 1.7650).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2562
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.7853) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5236), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2617 (+240.95%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.7853
2020 Avg (November) 0.5236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7861 0.5299 1.6132
February 1.7862 1.7596 1.7753
March 1.7925 1.7658 1.7811
April 1.7911 1.7655 1.7779
May 1.7773 1.7637 1.7723
June 1.7816 1.7657 1.7712
July 1.7863 1.7609 1.7704
August 1.7719 1.7554 1.7621
September 1.7726 1.7593 1.7652
October 1.7755 1.7650 1.7699
November 1.8004 1.7731 1.7853
December 1.7925 1.7647 1.7738