YEARLY HIGH
0.3572 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2812 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3221 WST

2011 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.3572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.2812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0760 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3406 to the December average rate of 0.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3572 was down 2.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,786 WST
2010 Average 1,715 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,406 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3521
0.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3385, compared to 0.3057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0311 WST (High: 0.3214 / Low: 0.2903). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 WST (High: 0.3454 / Low: 0.3325).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
June 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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.3464) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.3464
2010 Avg (April) 0.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3538 0.3316 0.3406
February 0.3366 0.3197 0.3280
March 0.3501 0.3354 0.3398
April 0.3572 0.3384 0.3464
May 0.3535 0.3276 0.3373
June 0.3454 0.3325 0.3389
July 0.3422 0.3213 0.3322
August 0.3276 0.3067 0.3169
September 0.3214 0.2903 0.3082
October 0.3050 0.2849 0.2956
November 0.2959 0.2812 0.2886
December 0.3000 0.2825 0.2930