YEARLY HIGH
1.2154 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.0757 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1611 WST

2011 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.2154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 1.0757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1396 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1759 to the December average rate of 1.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2154 was down 10.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,077 WST
2010 Average 6,274 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,379 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2064
1.1134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.1666, compared to 1.1556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0843 WST (High: 1.1912 / Low: 1.1069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 WST (High: 1.2064 / Low: 1.1862).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0843
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.1752) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1851), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-0.83%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.1752
2010 Avg (November) 1.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2049 1.1570 1.1759
February 1.1983 1.1629 1.1787
March 1.1977 1.1654 1.1757
April 1.1926 1.1321 1.1671
May 1.1710 1.1381 1.1536
June 1.1736 1.1243 1.1488
July 1.1655 1.0918 1.1273
August 1.1494 1.0757 1.1211
September 1.1912 1.1069 1.1438
October 1.2048 1.1229 1.1678
November 1.2154 1.1438 1.1752
December 1.2064 1.1862 1.1987