YEARLY HIGH
2.5046 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.2052 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3487 WST

2011 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 2.5046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 2.2052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2994 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3651 to the December average rate of 2.3435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.5046 was down 4.44% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.6209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,523 WST
2010 Average 12,180 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,026 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,496.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.4537
2.2670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.3887, compared to 2.3087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.1262 WST (High: 2.4293 / Low: 2.3032). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0839 WST (High: 2.3951 / Low: 2.3112).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1262
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0839

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0764 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 2.4381) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.5291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0910 (-3.60%).

2011 Avg (April) 2.4381
2010 Avg (April) 2.5291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4259 2.3200 2.3651
February 2.4359 2.3519 2.3884
March 2.4622 2.3724 2.4068
April 2.5046 2.3814 2.4381
May 2.4373 2.3303 2.3841
June 2.3951 2.3112 2.3498
July 2.4293 2.3032 2.3589
August 2.3288 2.2052 2.2825
September 2.3372 2.2331 2.2860
October 2.3468 2.2342 2.2902
November 2.3641 2.2446 2.2914
December 2.3718 2.2850 2.3435