YEARLY HIGH
1561.2969 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1474.7282 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1513.8330 MGA

2021 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1561.2969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1474.7282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.5687 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1515.0698 to the December average rate of 1529.2117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1561.2969 was up 1.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 1545.7592, 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 7,806,485 MGA
2020 Average 7,163,013 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,373,641 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432,843.66 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1556.4826
1486.3442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MGA 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 1498.6181, compared to 1529.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.4299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1498.6181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1529.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 72.3379 MGA (High: 1550.2796 / Low: 1477.9417). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0586 MGA (High: 1558.0064 / Low: 1543.9478).

July Spread (Volatile) ±72.3379
November Spread (Stable) ±14.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 21.4260 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.4260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1515.0698) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1398.8231), the exchange rate shifted by +116.2467 (+8.31%).

2021 Avg (January) 1515.0698
2020 Avg (January) 1398.8231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1561.2969 1493.2063 1515.0698
February 1511.1155 1474.7282 1497.8296
March 1506.1973 1480.8199 1495.2699
April 1505.1439 1481.3770 1495.3142
May 1507.2896 1480.8543 1492.1891
June 1530.5675 1483.6224 1496.0357
July 1550.2796 1477.9417 1505.9844
August 1532.1940 1478.6579 1516.0967
September 1551.2079 1521.2993 1534.1559
October 1548.3796 1521.5240 1538.2011
November 1558.0064 1543.9478 1550.6378
December 1554.6694 1498.2019 1529.2117