2021 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5029 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4389 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4740 SAR

2021 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.5029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4926 to the December average rate of 1.4465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5029 was up 1.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4881, 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 7,515 SAR

2020 Average 7,054 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,194 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.44 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4978

1.4418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SAR 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 1.4874, compared to 1.4607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0352 SAR (High: 1.5002 / Low: 1.4650). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SAR (High: 1.4645 / Low: 1.4605).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.4926) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0669 (+4.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.4926

2020 Avg (January) 1.4257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5029	1.4787	1.4926
February	1.5002	1.4861	1.4932
March	1.5002	1.4650	1.4862
April	1.4821	1.4668	1.4799
May	1.4924	1.4812	1.4881
June	1.4922	1.4742	1.4842
July	1.4817	1.4632	1.4715
August	1.4663	1.4546	1.4615
September	1.4652	1.4569	1.4645
October	1.4607	1.4536	1.4582
November	1.4645	1.4605	1.4619
December	1.4635	1.4389	1.4465