YEARLY HIGH
1.0152 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8457 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9307 WST

2010 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 1.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.8457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1695 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9545 to the December average rate of 0.9141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,076 WST
Yearly Average 4,654 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,229 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 847.31 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9726
0.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 0.9276, compared to 0.9339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0961 WST (High: 1.0152 / Low: 0.9191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 WST (High: 0.9650 / Low: 0.9351).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0961
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 0.9590.

2010 Avg (July) 0.9590
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9652 0.9229 0.9545
February 0.9650 0.9351 0.9472
March 0.9548 0.9151 0.9402
April 0.9714 0.9237 0.9492
May 0.9381 0.8476 0.8927
June 0.9339 0.8457 0.8816
July 1.0152 0.9324 0.9590
August 1.0152 0.9191 0.9643
September 0.9678 0.8996 0.9341
October 0.9546 0.9055 0.9187
November 0.9313 0.8701 0.9130
December 0.9437 0.8898 0.9141