YEARLY HIGH
1.3855 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.3111 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3404 PEN

2024 WST to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.3855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3326 to the December average rate of 1.3327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3855 was down 4.21% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.4464, 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 6,927 PEN
2023 Average 6,846 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 6,555 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.18 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3715
1.3227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PEN 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 1.3396, compared to 1.3412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.0469 PEN (High: 1.3732 / Low: 1.3262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 PEN (High: 1.3414 / Low: 1.3246).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.3674) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0552 (-3.88%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.3674
2023 Avg (February) 1.4226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3619 1.3179 1.3326
February 1.3855 1.3504 1.3674
March 1.3517 1.3112 1.3268
April 1.3450 1.3111 1.3270
May 1.3443 1.3169 1.3326
June 1.3696 1.3321 1.3511
July 1.3732 1.3262 1.3442
August 1.3414 1.3246 1.3339
September 1.3635 1.3272 1.3462
October 1.3477 1.3237 1.3396
November 1.3599 1.3352 1.3503
December 1.3420 1.3246 1.3327