YEARLY HIGH
334.6222 CLP
YEARLY LOW
274.6588 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
298.5142 CLP

2021 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 334.6222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 274.6588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.9634 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.9154 to the December average rate of 327.4928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 334.6222 was up 5.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 317.8040, 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 1,673,111 CLP
2020 Average 1,487,591 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,373,294 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299,816.84 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

332.2714
274.9285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CLP 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 285.6677, compared to 311.3607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.6930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 285.6677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.3607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 20.6594 CLP (High: 329.1932 / Low: 308.5338). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6094 CLP (High: 320.6186 / Low: 312.0092).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.6594
October Spread (Stable) ±8.6094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.9171 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 327.4928) against the same month in 2020 (average: 286.3705), the exchange rate shifted by +41.1223 (+14.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 327.4928
2020 Avg (December) 286.3705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 295.0290 275.5749 287.9154
February 294.3858 279.7348 287.5856
March 292.8999 282.4091 287.6242
April 284.3494 275.0145 279.7071
May 292.0437 274.6588 282.5963
June 296.7524 284.2894 288.5776
July 299.6237 289.1717 295.1787
August 308.3073 295.2109 304.3756
September 316.2810 299.5743 306.6895
October 320.6186 312.0092 316.7787
November 329.1932 308.5338 317.6488
December 334.6222 323.4052 327.4928