2021 WST to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 796.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 764.3443.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2117 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 785.2470 to the December average rate of 771.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 796.5559 was up 1.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 781.9342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
WST to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 787.7124, compared to 777.1900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5224 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 21.4223 CDF (High: 795.3098 / Low: 773.8875). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9583 CDF (High: 784.2362 / Low: 778.2779).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 10.1415 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 791.9072) against the same month in 2020 (average: 646.1730), the exchange rate shifted by +145.7342 (+22.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 790.4316 | 776.9799 | 785.2470 |
| February | 794.7959 | 784.6465 | 788.4388 |
| March | 795.3098 | 773.8875 | 787.6085 |
| April | 790.3268 | 777.1498 | 785.0803 |
| May | 796.5559 | 784.6337 | 791.9072 |
| June | 793.7708 | 781.1885 | 787.9926 |
| July | 791.3477 | 775.0732 | 781.5566 |
| August | 779.1966 | 770.1251 | 774.8387 |
| September | 782.1777 | 774.1647 | 777.5026 |
| October | 783.6092 | 770.6495 | 776.9299 |
| November | 784.2362 | 778.2779 | 781.2267 |
| December | 780.9541 | 764.3443 | 771.0853 |