YEARLY HIGH
2.3369 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.9332 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1208 BRL

2021 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.3369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.9332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4037 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1319 to the December average rate of 2.1797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3369 was up 5.94% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2059, 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 11,684 BRL
2020 Average 9,691 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,666 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,018.28 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2589
1.9672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 2.1366, compared to 2.1051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1629 BRL (High: 2.3369 / Low: 2.1740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 BRL (High: 2.2218 / Low: 2.1384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1629
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1115 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.2346) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4369 (+24.30%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.2346
2020 Avg (March) 1.7977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1951 2.0472 2.1319
February 2.2397 2.1294 2.1565
March 2.3369 2.1740 2.2346
April 2.2654 2.1083 2.2019
May 2.1502 2.0628 2.1030
June 2.0496 1.9332 1.9915
July 2.0774 1.9825 2.0260
August 2.1135 2.0117 2.0476
September 2.1206 2.0195 2.0595
October 2.2037 2.0843 2.1519
November 2.2119 2.1025 2.1655
December 2.2218 2.1384 2.1797