YEARLY HIGH
0.3709 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3049 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3394 WST

2011 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.3709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.3049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3541 to the December average rate of 0.3191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3709 was down 6.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,854 WST
2010 Average 1,840 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,524 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3649
0.3104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3531, compared to 0.3257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0320 WST (High: 0.3368 / Low: 0.3049). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 WST (High: 0.3640 / Low: 0.3511).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.3603) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-3.60%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.3603
2010 Avg (April) 0.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3628 0.3488 0.3541
February 0.3548 0.3393 0.3475
March 0.3640 0.3511 0.3549
April 0.3709 0.3538 0.3603
May 0.3656 0.3403 0.3513
June 0.3577 0.3430 0.3506
July 0.3510 0.3344 0.3434
August 0.3394 0.3230 0.3329
September 0.3368 0.3049 0.3244
October 0.3285 0.3111 0.3194
November 0.3226 0.3067 0.3149
December 0.3264 0.3102 0.3191