YEARLY HIGH
0.1868 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1579 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1724 WST

2021 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.1868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0289 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1667 to the December average rate of 0.1635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1868 was up 0.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934 WST
2020 Average 813 WST
Yearly Trough Low 789 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1845
0.1616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1737, compared to 0.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0139 WST (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1579). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.1779 / Low: 0.1722).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1825) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+15.82%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1825
2020 Avg (June) 0.1576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1728 0.1616 0.1667
February 0.1741 0.1665 0.1701
March 0.1719 0.1619 0.1684
April 0.1779 0.1722 0.1754
May 0.1827 0.1749 0.1792
June 0.1868 0.1775 0.1825
July 0.1781 0.1723 0.1758
August 0.1775 0.1685 0.1733
September 0.1817 0.1695 0.1758
October 0.1777 0.1691 0.1729
November 0.1718 0.1579 0.1656
December 0.1678 0.1601 0.1635