YEARLY HIGH
0.7046 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6200 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6570 WST

2021 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.7046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.6200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6929 to the December average rate of 0.6417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7046 was down 15.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,523 WST
2020 Average 3,812 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,100 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6998
0.6165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.6773, compared to 0.6368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0417 WST (High: 0.7046 / Low: 0.6629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 WST (High: 0.6263 / Low: 0.6200).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.6869) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1298 (-15.89%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.6869
2020 Avg (April) 0.8167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6974 0.6863 0.6929
February 0.6931 0.6854 0.6890
March 0.6861 0.6751 0.6808
April 0.7046 0.6629 0.6869
May 0.6876 0.6526 0.6687
June 0.6573 0.6378 0.6457
July 0.6578 0.6386 0.6475
August 0.6531 0.6219 0.6293
September 0.6263 0.6200 0.6234
October 0.6581 0.6221 0.6403
November 0.6428 0.6306 0.6384
December 0.6560 0.6290 0.6417