2021 WST to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5371 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5185 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5280 SGD

2021 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.5371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5277 to the December average rate of 0.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5371 was up 1.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5295, 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 2,685 SGD

2020 Average 2,592 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,592 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5327

0.5247

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5284, compared to 0.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0169 SGD (High: 0.5354 / Low: 0.5185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SGD (High: 0.5284 / Low: 0.5226).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.5321) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+2.09%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.5321

2020 Avg (March) 0.5212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5321	0.5206	0.5277
February	0.5332	0.5260	0.5286
March	0.5371	0.5257	0.5321
April	0.5301	0.5231	0.5268
May	0.5312	0.5231	0.5274
June	0.5331	0.5250	0.5280
July	0.5355	0.5279	0.5315
August	0.5327	0.5220	0.5280
September	0.5319	0.5231	0.5262
October	0.5284	0.5226	0.5254
November	0.5345	0.5245	0.5291
December	0.5354	0.5185	0.5255