2021 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5122 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4777 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4927 CAD

2021 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.5122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.4777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5064 to the December average rate of 0.4934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5122 was down 3.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5302, 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 2,561 CAD

2020 Average 2,520 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,388 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.55 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5089

0.4786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.4948, compared to 0.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0165 CAD (High: 0.4983 / Low: 0.4818). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 CAD (High: 0.4859 / Low: 0.4777).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5064) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+1.89%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5064

2020 Avg (January) 0.4970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5122	0.5016	0.5064
February	0.5116	0.4994	0.5055
March	0.5069	0.4916	0.4981
April	0.4981	0.4849	0.4934
May	0.4859	0.4777	0.4812
June	0.4940	0.4791	0.4841
July	0.4987	0.4841	0.4908
August	0.5008	0.4865	0.4911
September	0.5006	0.4892	0.4947
October	0.4912	0.4792	0.4838
November	0.4983	0.4818	0.4902
December	0.5012	0.4859	0.4934