2021 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5574 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5004 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5233 AUD

2021 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5157 to the December average rate of 0.5389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5574 was down 11.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6322, 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 2,787 AUD

2020 Average 2,728 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,502 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5416

0.5086

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.5143, compared to 0.5324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0298 AUD (High: 0.5475 / Low: 0.5177). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 AUD (High: 0.5340 / Low: 0.5220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5389) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+3.61%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5389

2020 Avg (December) 0.5201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5222	0.5091	0.5157
February	0.5248	0.5004	0.5133
March	0.5231	0.5081	0.5143
April	0.5186	0.5063	0.5127
May	0.5162	0.5026	0.5114
June	0.5300	0.5116	0.5183
July	0.5340	0.5220	0.5284
August	0.5461	0.5270	0.5338
September	0.5442	0.5238	0.5335
October	0.5348	0.5170	0.5253
November	0.5475	0.5177	0.5345
December	0.5574	0.5292	0.5389