YEARLY HIGH
6.3404 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.3411 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8109 ZAR

2021 WST to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 6.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 5.3411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9994 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0153 to the December average rate of 6.1208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3404 was down 8.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.9119, 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 31,702 ZAR
2020 Average 30,917 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,705 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,996.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.1818
5.4498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ZAR 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 5.7690, compared to 5.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5311 ZAR (High: 6.3404 / Low: 5.8093). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1815 ZAR (High: 5.7766 / Low: 5.5951).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5311
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1815

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2460 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.0635) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+1.46%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.0635
2020 Avg (November) 5.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2052 5.7765 6.0153
February 6.0460 5.7474 5.8798
March 6.1779 5.8135 5.9382
April 5.7766 5.5951 5.6922
May 5.7251 5.4598 5.5773
June 5.6888 5.3411 5.5108
July 5.8179 5.5958 5.6911
August 5.9445 5.5857 5.7649
September 5.9268 5.5250 5.6926
October 5.9371 5.6109 5.7845
November 6.3404 5.8093 6.0635
December 6.2949 5.9682 6.1208