YEARLY HIGH
3.1070 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9892 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0545 HKD

2021 WST to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.1070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.9892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1178 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0849 to the December average rate of 3.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1070 was up 1.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0759, 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 15,535 HKD
2020 Average 14,581 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,946 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.98 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.0947
2.9981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HKD 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 3.0779, compared to 3.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0669 HKD (High: 3.1018 / Low: 3.0349). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 HKD (High: 3.0427 / Low: 3.0301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.0849) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.9541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1308 (+4.43%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.0849
2020 Avg (January) 2.9541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1070 3.0561 3.0849
February 3.1026 3.0735 3.0866
March 3.1018 3.0349 3.0768
April 3.0738 3.0413 3.0659
May 3.0905 3.0672 3.0812
June 3.0874 3.0531 3.0718
July 3.0682 3.0316 3.0482
August 3.0431 3.0196 3.0332
September 3.0416 3.0245 3.0380
October 3.0297 3.0149 3.0248
November 3.0427 3.0301 3.0362
December 3.0413 2.9892 3.0061