YEARLY HIGH
1.1426 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8794 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9923 WST

2011 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.8794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8986 to the December average rate of 1.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1426 was up 12.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,713 WST
2010 Average 4,654 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,397 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1496
0.8758
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 0.9288, compared to 1.0559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0974 WST (High: 1.0329 / Low: 0.9355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 WST (High: 1.1348 / Low: 1.1159).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.1057) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1927 (+21.10%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.1057
2010 Avg (November) 0.9130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9181 0.8794 0.8986
February 0.9228 0.8879 0.9033
March 0.9312 0.8956 0.9089
April 0.9743 0.9115 0.9275
May 0.9667 0.9350 0.9518
June 1.0329 0.9355 0.9827
July 1.0201 0.9610 0.9913
August 1.0356 0.9480 1.0064
September 1.0783 1.0001 1.0342
October 1.0938 1.0535 1.0709
November 1.1426 1.0696 1.1057
December 1.1348 1.1159 1.1268