2011 KWD to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 KWD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the KWD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 8.7736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 7.8652.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9083 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3716 to the December average rate of 8.6278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.7736 was down 6.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.3694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
KWD to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4043, compared to 8.3935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.5549 WST (High: 8.4201 / Low: 7.8652). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1278 WST (High: 8.6810 / Low: 8.5532).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1330 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 8.5117) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.4287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0830 (+0.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6142 | 8.1968 | 8.3716 |
| February | 8.5601 | 8.3021 | 8.4230 |
| March | 8.6241 | 8.3687 | 8.4627 |
| April | 8.6518 | 8.2458 | 8.4398 |
| May | 8.5122 | 8.2371 | 8.3707 |
| June | 8.5293 | 8.1960 | 8.3583 |
| July | 8.4737 | 8.0043 | 8.2253 |
| August | 8.4201 | 7.8652 | 8.2190 |
| September | 8.5962 | 8.1247 | 8.3094 |
| October | 8.6982 | 8.1719 | 8.4682 |
| November | 8.7736 | 8.2932 | 8.5117 |
| December | 8.6810 | 8.5532 | 8.6278 |