2021 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5780 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5362 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5557 NZD

2021 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.5780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5538 to the December average rate of 0.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5780 was down 9.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6408, 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 2,890 NZD

2020 Average 2,894 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,681 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.87 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5699

0.5473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5533, compared to 0.5581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0292 NZD (High: 0.5716 / Low: 0.5425). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 NZD (High: 0.5685 / Low: 0.5558).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5681) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+2.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5681

2020 Avg (December) 0.5525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5610	0.5447	0.5538
February	0.5572	0.5362	0.5495
March	0.5692	0.5475	0.5556
April	0.5631	0.5433	0.5541
May	0.5556	0.5413	0.5492
June	0.5715	0.5486	0.5576
July	0.5685	0.5558	0.5614
August	0.5723	0.5533	0.5586
September	0.5684	0.5461	0.5532
October	0.5622	0.5410	0.5511
November	0.5716	0.5425	0.5563
December	0.5780	0.5619	0.5681