YEARLY HIGH
0.1891 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1253 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1485 WST

2011 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.1891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0638 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1848 to the December average rate of 0.1390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1891 was down 21.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 946 WST
2010 Average 1,086 WST
Yearly Trough Low 627 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.92 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1902
0.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1619, compared to 0.1350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0495 WST (High: 0.1835 / Low: 0.1339). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 WST (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1374).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0495
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1848) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0532 (-22.36%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1848
2010 Avg (January) 0.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1891 0.1818 0.1848
February 0.1879 0.1823 0.1848
March 0.1873 0.1822 0.1839
April 0.1835 0.1339 0.1447
May 0.1391 0.1351 0.1370
June 0.1388 0.1329 0.1359
July 0.1374 0.1284 0.1327
August 0.1346 0.1253 0.1315
September 0.1393 0.1297 0.1338
October 0.1408 0.1311 0.1364
November 0.1413 0.1335 0.1368
December 0.1401 0.1374 0.1390