YEARLY HIGH
0.9191 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.8697 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8904 TOP

2021 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.9191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.8697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9076 to the December average rate of 0.8806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9191 was up 1.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9031, 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 4,595 TOP
2020 Average 4,326 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,349 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.78 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9176
0.8722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.9002, compared to 0.8807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0244 TOP (High: 0.9191 / Low: 0.8947). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 TOP (High: 0.8873 / Low: 0.8780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.9035) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+4.55%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.9035
2020 Avg (March) 0.8642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9169 0.8964 0.9076
February 0.9186 0.9003 0.9138
March 0.9191 0.8947 0.9035
April 0.9042 0.8925 0.8982
May 0.8985 0.8879 0.8935
June 0.8910 0.8812 0.8845
July 0.8925 0.8811 0.8857
August 0.8873 0.8780 0.8822
September 0.8852 0.8744 0.8794
October 0.8824 0.8697 0.8760
November 0.8916 0.8705 0.8799
December 0.8920 0.8745 0.8806