YEARLY HIGH
0.0888 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0762 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0825 WST

2011 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.0762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0848 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0888 was down 10.25% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444 WST
2010 Average 455 WST
Yearly Trough Low 381 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0857
0.0779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0842, compared to 0.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0079 WST (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0762). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0814).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0847) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-11.58%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0847
2010 Avg (April) 0.0958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0888 0.0825 0.0848
February 0.0871 0.0823 0.0840
March 0.0881 0.0825 0.0851
April 0.0888 0.0816 0.0847
May 0.0850 0.0814 0.0833
June 0.0871 0.0797 0.0833
July 0.0856 0.0781 0.0814
August 0.0841 0.0762 0.0806
September 0.0809 0.0762 0.0786
October 0.0841 0.0762 0.0804
November 0.0844 0.0767 0.0805
December 0.0844 0.0803 0.0828