YEARLY HIGH
1.5875 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.4702 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5392 WST

2021 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.5875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5641 to the December average rate of 1.4989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5875 was down 1.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,938 WST
2020 Average 7,761 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,351 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5717
1.4899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to WST 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 1.5536, compared to 1.5248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0532 WST (High: 1.5234 / Low: 1.4702). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 WST (High: 1.5336 / Low: 1.5157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0532
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.5641) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+4.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.5641
2020 Avg (January) 1.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5875 1.5458 1.5641
February 1.5638 1.5354 1.5536
March 1.5477 1.5178 1.5350
April 1.5679 1.5247 1.5493
May 1.5752 1.5538 1.5649
June 1.5727 1.5286 1.5548
July 1.5563 1.5270 1.5413
August 1.5561 1.5298 1.5441
September 1.5559 1.5244 1.5425
October 1.5336 1.5157 1.5251
November 1.5234 1.4702 1.4967
December 1.5114 1.4780 1.4989