YEARLY HIGH
1.9614 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7126 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8370 WST

2011 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.9614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.7126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2489 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8027 to the December average rate of 1.8481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9614 was up 0.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,807 WST
2010 Average 9,048 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,563 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,244.27 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9257
1.7264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.8157, compared to 1.8584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1345 WST (High: 1.9194 / Low: 1.7849). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0675 WST (High: 1.9041 / Low: 1.8366).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1345
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 1.9091) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+2.48%).

2011 Avg (July) 1.9091
2010 Avg (July) 1.8629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8686 1.7559 1.8027
February 1.8372 1.7388 1.7945
March 1.8184 1.7126 1.7430
April 1.9194 1.7849 1.8421
May 1.9236 1.8037 1.8393
June 1.9041 1.8366 1.8724
July 1.9614 1.8423 1.9091
August 1.9199 1.8144 1.8758
September 1.9004 1.7826 1.8620
October 1.9041 1.7851 1.8461
November 1.8711 1.7624 1.8093
December 1.8799 1.7833 1.8481