2021 WST to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5954 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.4413 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5356 CNY

2021 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.5954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.4413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1541 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5762 to the December average rate of 2.4553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5954 was down 3.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6849, 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 12,977 CNY

2020 Average 12,967 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 12,207 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.30 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5928

2.4428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.5665, compared to 2.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0493 CNY (High: 2.5945 / Low: 2.5452). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 CNY (High: 2.4955 / Low: 2.4826).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.5803) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-0.20%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.5803

2020 Avg (March) 2.5855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5945	2.5452	2.5762
February	2.5915	2.5636	2.5737
March	2.5954	2.5555	2.5803
April	2.5892	2.5563	2.5742
May	2.5644	2.5339	2.5512
June	2.5577	2.5348	2.5431
July	2.5635	2.5190	2.5408
August	2.5360	2.5105	2.5246
September	2.5274	2.5040	2.5214
October	2.5086	2.4854	2.4965
November	2.4955	2.4826	2.4902
December	2.4876	2.4413	2.4553