2021 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.9648 JPY

YEARLY LOW

40.6637 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.1446 JPY

2021 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 44.9648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 40.6637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3010 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2969 to the December average rate of 43.8793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 44.9648 was up 7.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.9632, 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 224,824 JPY

2020 Average 200,623 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 203,319 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,505.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

44.7377

40.9841

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WST to JPY 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 42.7256, compared to 43.5636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.5084 JPY (High: 44.6043 / Low: 43.0960). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5419 JPY (High: 43.9054 / Low: 43.3635).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5084

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 44.4249) against the same month in 2020 (average: 40.1638), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2611 (+10.61%).

2021 Avg (November) 44.4249

2020 Avg (November) 40.1638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.7518	40.6637	41.2969
February	42.6378	41.6465	41.9797
March	43.6275	42.6208	43.1157
April	43.5717	42.6103	43.0472
May	43.7312	42.8838	43.3241
June	43.9054	43.3635	43.5902
July	43.8894	42.6882	43.2605
August	43.2414	42.5238	42.8074
September	43.7232	42.6360	43.0133
October	44.6043	43.0960	43.9961
November	44.9648	43.9681	44.4249
December	44.2516	43.5373	43.8793