YEARLY HIGH
1.4713 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.4077 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4435 AED

2021 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.4713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4615 to the December average rate of 1.4157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4713 was up 0.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4571, 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 7,357 AED
2020 Average 6,905 AED
Yearly Trough Low 7,038 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.17 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4669
1.4111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AED 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 1.4566, compared to 1.4303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0340 AED (High: 1.4689 / Low: 1.4349). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AED (High: 1.4340 / Low: 1.4302).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.4615) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+4.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.4615
2020 Avg (January) 1.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4713 1.4478 1.4615
February 1.4692 1.4554 1.4623
March 1.4689 1.4349 1.4554
April 1.4513 1.4365 1.4494
May 1.4615 1.4507 1.4575
June 1.4615 1.4449 1.4537
July 1.4509 1.4330 1.4411
August 1.4361 1.4249 1.4314
September 1.4348 1.4268 1.4343
October 1.4303 1.4238 1.4281
November 1.4340 1.4302 1.4315
December 1.4328 1.4077 1.4157