YEARLY HIGH
8265.1392 STD
YEARLY LOW
8014.9853 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8142.5978 STD

2021 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 8265.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 8014.9853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 250.1539 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8139.3201 to the December average rate of 8177.7546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8265.1392 was down 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 8307.8688, 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 41,325,696 STD
2020 Average 40,427,556 STD
Yearly Trough Low 40,074,926 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,250,769.48 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8243.1531
8065.5235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 8155.2176, compared to 8129.9780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.2396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8155.2176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8129.9780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 183.3636 STD (High: 8250.7967 / Low: 8067.4331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.3016 STD (High: 8103.1275 / Low: 8075.8259).

June Spread (Volatile) ±183.3636
August Spread (Stable) ±27.3016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 107.2393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -107.2393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 8199.3424) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8068.8020), the exchange rate shifted by +130.5404 (+1.62%).

2021 Avg (November) 8199.3424
2020 Avg (November) 8068.8020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8204.2742 8037.3516 8139.3201
February 8175.5988 8014.9853 8113.4033
March 8217.3319 8043.0165 8143.7241
April 8213.1607 8150.7334 8185.3959
May 8250.7967 8190.8306 8228.3506
June 8250.7967 8067.4331 8121.1113
July 8110.1625 8069.9710 8084.8030
August 8103.1275 8075.8259 8080.3259
September 8169.0987 8083.4888 8096.0482
October 8169.0987 8118.9309 8141.5935
November 8265.1392 8148.4777 8199.3424
December 8265.1392 8136.3441 8177.7546