YEARLY HIGH
251.0366 CRC
YEARLY LOW
239.1975 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.1221 CRC

2021 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 251.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 239.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8391 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.5729 to the December average rate of 245.6641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 251.0366 was up 3.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 242.1034, 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 1,255,183 CRC
2020 Average 1,099,213 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,988 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,195.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

250.0042
241.2178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CRC 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 243.5761, compared to 244.6681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.5761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.6681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 6.0551 CRC (High: 251.0366 / Low: 244.9815). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3242 CRC (High: 244.3780 / Low: 243.0538).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0551
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.6079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 249.2720) against the same month in 2020 (average: 234.4182), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8537 (+6.34%).

2021 Avg (November) 249.2720
2020 Avg (November) 234.4182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.9144 240.5695 243.5729
February 244.6812 242.3842 243.6623
March 245.1269 239.1975 242.3774
April 243.9244 239.3924 242.1452
May 246.0431 241.6799 244.6856
June 246.4668 243.5595 245.0129
July 245.2012 241.6683 243.1635
August 243.4658 240.3956 241.9500
September 244.3780 243.0538 243.8769
October 248.3840 243.0431 244.0820
November 251.0366 244.9815 249.2720
December 247.1985 242.8057 245.6641