2021 WST to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 171.6842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 164.7889.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8953 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.4700 to the December average rate of 168.3301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 171.6842 was up 2.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 167.1581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
WST to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 168.2785, compared to 167.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2593 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.1814 KZT (High: 171.6842 / Low: 166.5028). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1368 KZT (High: 166.6914 / Low: 165.5546).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6939 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 168.3332) against the same month in 2020 (average: 165.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1841 (+1.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 168.8593 | 166.0990 | 167.4700 |
| February | 168.8544 | 165.4776 | 166.7708 |
| March | 167.8506 | 165.2103 | 166.7013 |
| April | 171.3829 | 166.7233 | 169.7115 |
| May | 170.7270 | 167.2246 | 169.8347 |
| June | 170.6437 | 167.7867 | 169.1828 |
| July | 170.1359 | 166.0162 | 167.4889 |
| August | 166.8894 | 164.7889 | 166.0145 |
| September | 166.6914 | 165.5546 | 166.2934 |
| October | 166.6762 | 165.0471 | 165.6555 |
| November | 171.6842 | 166.5028 | 168.3332 |
| December | 171.0674 | 166.4375 | 168.3301 |