2021 WST to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 234.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 221.1336.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8789 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.1819 to the December average rate of 224.1729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 234.0125 was up 1.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 230.3245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
WST to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 230.5565, compared to 226.1801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3764 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 7.0672 SOS (High: 228.2009 / Low: 221.1336). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7790 SOS (High: 228.5013 / Low: 225.7224).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 231.1819) against the same month in 2020 (average: 220.5374), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6445 (+4.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 234.0125 | 228.8638 | 231.1819 |
| February | 233.5099 | 229.1652 | 231.3424 |
| March | 233.3281 | 226.8308 | 230.5588 |
| April | 230.8576 | 227.0372 | 229.1418 |
| May | 232.7599 | 226.7522 | 230.7647 |
| June | 232.7599 | 227.6406 | 230.3496 |
| July | 231.0648 | 225.5725 | 227.6796 |
| August | 227.1517 | 224.1014 | 225.7418 |
| September | 228.5013 | 225.7224 | 226.7370 |
| October | 228.1850 | 224.6045 | 226.1656 |
| November | 228.1911 | 225.1833 | 226.5837 |
| December | 228.2009 | 221.1336 | 224.1729 |