YEARLY HIGH
0.3611 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1564 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2947 WST

2021 TRY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.3611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2047 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3396 to the December average rate of 0.1953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3611 was down 19.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,056 WST
2020 Average 19,147 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,822 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,234.50 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3696
0.1795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to WST 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 0.3208, compared to 0.2687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0870 WST (High: 0.2435 / Low: 0.1564). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 WST (High: 0.3032 / Low: 0.2914).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0870
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.3537) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0876 (-19.85%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.3537
2020 Avg (February) 0.4413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3345 0.3396
February 0.3611 0.3367 0.3537
March 0.3499 0.3045 0.3285
April 0.3152 0.3007 0.3097
May 0.3074 0.2930 0.3004
June 0.3006 0.2880 0.2926
July 0.3032 0.2914 0.2966
August 0.3085 0.2956 0.3027
September 0.3091 0.2869 0.2989
October 0.2908 0.2642 0.2786
November 0.2690 0.1898 0.2401
December 0.2435 0.1564 0.1953