YEARLY HIGH
29.8000 INR
YEARLY LOW
28.3019 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0474 INR

2021 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 29.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 28.3019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4980 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0896 to the December average rate of 29.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 29.8000 was up 1.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 29.3103, 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 149,000 INR
2020 Average 139,325 INR
Yearly Trough Low 141,510 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,490.23 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

29.4534
28.6732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to INR 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 29.0816, compared to 29.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.1016 INR (High: 29.8000 / Low: 28.6984). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4612 INR (High: 29.2652 / Low: 28.8040).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4612

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 29.3883) against the same month in 2020 (average: 27.4486), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9397 (+7.07%).

2021 Avg (April) 29.3883
2020 Avg (April) 27.4486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3971 28.8095 29.0896
February 29.4384 28.8170 28.9941
March 29.2540 28.3019 28.8405
April 29.8000 28.6984 29.3883
May 29.2652 28.8040 29.0420
June 29.4312 28.8931 29.1347
July 29.5535 28.9699 29.2361
August 29.1241 28.5092 28.8817
September 29.0304 28.5047 28.7382
October 29.3549 28.8029 29.1299
November 29.2780 28.7835 29.0268
December 29.3807 28.6149 29.0665