YEARLY HIGH
5.3890 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.5776 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8827 SCR

2024 WST to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 5.3890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 4.5776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8114 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7794 to the December average rate of 5.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.3890 was up 2.62% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.2514, 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 26,945 SCR
2023 Average 24,603 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 22,888 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,057.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.0683
4.7531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SCR 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 4.8509, compared to 4.9145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.7845 SCR (High: 5.3639 / Low: 4.5793). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1495 SCR (High: 4.9422 / Low: 4.7927).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7845
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 5.0421) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.7981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2440 (+5.09%).

2024 Avg (December) 5.0421
2023 Avg (December) 4.7981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9577 4.6643 4.7794
February 4.9354 4.7088 4.8067
March 5.0858 4.7612 4.8544
April 5.1310 4.7892 4.8540
May 4.9422 4.7927 4.8774
June 5.2434 4.8430 4.9335
July 5.0397 4.8244 4.9271
August 5.3639 4.5793 4.9055
September 4.9853 4.5776 4.8032
October 5.3739 4.6702 4.8985
November 5.1073 4.7844 4.9109
December 5.3890 4.7519 5.0421