YEARLY HIGH
0.3530 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3066 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3333 WST

2011 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.3066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3366 to the December average rate of 0.3477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3530 was down 8.57% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,765 WST
2010 Average 1,790 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,533 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3502
0.3200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3338, compared to 0.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0291 WST (High: 0.3449 / Low: 0.3158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 WST (High: 0.3507 / Low: 0.3432).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.3389) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.07%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.3389
2010 Avg (November) 0.3387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3462 0.3300 0.3366
February 0.3433 0.3310 0.3365
March 0.3417 0.3324 0.3361
April 0.3418 0.3255 0.3336
May 0.3354 0.3249 0.3302
June 0.3412 0.3229 0.3299
July 0.3326 0.3114 0.3237
August 0.3347 0.3066 0.3225
September 0.3449 0.3158 0.3293
October 0.3447 0.3206 0.3346
November 0.3530 0.3265 0.3389
December 0.3507 0.3432 0.3477