2021 WST to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.7099 GMD

YEARLY LOW

19.8237 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.2437 GMD

2021 WST to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 20.7099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 19.8237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8861 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5563 to the December average rate of 20.2462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 20.7099 was up 0.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 20.5318, 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 103,549 GMD

2020 Average 96,778 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 99,119 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,430.56 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

20.6188

19.8688

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GMD 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 20.3491, compared to 20.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.5039 GMD (High: 20.5249 / Low: 20.0210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 GMD (High: 19.9982 / Low: 19.8237).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5039

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1745

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 20.5563) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.4496), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1067 (+5.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 20.5563

2020 Avg (January) 19.4496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.7099	20.3925	20.5563
February	20.5684	20.3075	20.4712
March	20.5249	20.0210	20.3268
April	20.2468	20.0349	20.1828
May	20.3914	20.2025	20.3165
June	20.3516	20.1012	20.2408
July	20.2034	19.9564	20.0653
August	19.9982	19.8237	19.9313
September	20.3203	19.9885	20.0810
October	20.2680	20.0041	20.1519
November	20.4574	20.2485	20.3540
December	20.4406	20.1012	20.2462