YEARLY HIGH
17.7419 UYU
YEARLY LOW
16.5350 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1174 UYU

2021 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 17.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 16.5350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2069 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8334 to the December average rate of 17.0835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.7419 was up 5.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.7551, 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 88,710 UYU
2020 Average 78,911 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 82,675 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,034.58 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.6142
16.5752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UYU 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 17.2500, compared to 16.9847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.6172 UYU (High: 17.1521 / Low: 16.5350). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1477 UYU (High: 16.7375 / Low: 16.5898).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6172
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 17.5276) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.7670), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7606 (+11.17%).

2021 Avg (March) 17.5276
2020 Avg (March) 15.7670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0228 16.6882 16.8334
February 17.2696 16.8129 17.0032
March 17.7419 17.2199 17.5276
April 17.4912 17.2890 17.4128
May 17.5843 17.3025 17.4627
June 17.4302 17.0868 17.2606
July 17.3947 17.0731 17.1968
August 17.1521 16.5350 16.8798
September 16.7375 16.5898 16.6618
October 17.1221 16.6710 16.9250
November 17.2413 16.9509 17.1616
December 17.2284 16.9741 17.0835