YEARLY HIGH
0.0560 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0465 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0526 WST

2011 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0547 to the December average rate of 0.0516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0560 was down 9.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 280 WST
2010 Average 278 WST
Yearly Trough Low 232 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0554
0.0477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to WST 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0056 WST (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0485). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0529).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0547) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.72%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0547
2010 Avg (January) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0560 0.0538 0.0547
February 0.0557 0.0541 0.0548
March 0.0557 0.0540 0.0546
April 0.0554 0.0526 0.0543
May 0.0545 0.0529 0.0536
June 0.0546 0.0522 0.0534
July 0.0542 0.0508 0.0524
August 0.0535 0.0501 0.0521
September 0.0541 0.0485 0.0520
October 0.0499 0.0465 0.0483
November 0.0510 0.0473 0.0488
December 0.0529 0.0491 0.0516