YEARLY HIGH
100.3046 YER
YEARLY LOW
95.8210 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.3721 YER

2021 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 100.3046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 95.8210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4836 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.6237 to the December average rate of 96.4531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 100.3046 was up 0.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 99.3399, 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 501,523 YER
2020 Average 470,587 YER
Yearly Trough Low 479,105 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,417.86 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

99.9966
96.1310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to YER 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 99.2549, compared to 97.4893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.2549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.4893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.3159 YER (High: 100.1163 / Low: 97.8004). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3027 YER (High: 97.6999 / Low: 97.3972).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3159
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3027

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0761 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 99.6237) against the same month in 2020 (average: 95.1341), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4896 (+4.72%).

2021 Avg (January) 99.6237
2020 Avg (January) 95.1341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.3046 98.7062 99.6237
February 100.1595 99.2192 99.6745
March 100.1163 97.8004 99.2052
April 98.9369 97.9151 98.7975
May 99.4899 98.7168 99.2537
June 99.4899 98.3427 98.9749
July 98.8839 97.5583 98.1663
August 97.9704 97.2759 97.5483
September 98.0017 97.2043 97.9434
October 97.4459 97.0047 97.2955
November 97.6999 97.3972 97.5292
December 97.6193 95.8210 96.4531