2021 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.2449 AFN

YEARLY LOW

30.1756 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.7494 AFN

2021 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 45.2449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 30.1756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0693 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7646 to the December average rate of 39.2743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 45.2449 was up 47.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.6658, 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 226,225 AFN

2020 Average 144,465 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 150,878 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,346.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

40.1353

29.8038

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 30.8194, compared to 34.6793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 8.0618 AFN (High: 45.2449 / Low: 37.1832). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3934 AFN (High: 31.2730 / Low: 30.8796).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.0618

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0883 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 39.2743) against the same month in 2020 (average: 30.2187), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0556 (+29.97%).

2021 Avg (December) 39.2743

2020 Avg (December) 30.2187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.1988	30.5492	30.7646
February	31.2783	30.6286	30.7818
March	31.0237	30.1756	30.6935
April	30.9820	30.2136	30.6648
May	31.3179	30.5131	30.8697
June	31.2730	30.8796	31.1421
July	32.3390	30.9856	31.3843
August	33.6399	31.1413	32.3974
September	34.6946	33.0692	33.8515
October	35.3745	34.6349	35.0267
November	37.5302	35.1645	36.1418
December	45.2449	37.1832	39.2743