YEARLY HIGH
0.6482 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5737 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6192 WST

2011 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.5737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6272 to the December average rate of 0.6393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6482 was down 10.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,241 WST
2010 Average 3,346 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,869 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.42 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6434
0.5937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6222, compared to 0.6163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0450 WST (High: 0.6352 / Low: 0.5903). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 WST (High: 0.6434 / Low: 0.6326).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.6268) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-0.84%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.6268
2010 Avg (November) 0.6321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6426 0.6171 0.6272
February 0.6391 0.6202 0.6286
March 0.6387 0.6215 0.6270
April 0.6360 0.6039 0.6224
May 0.6245 0.6069 0.6152
June 0.6259 0.5996 0.6127
July 0.6216 0.5823 0.6011
August 0.6130 0.5737 0.5979
September 0.6352 0.5903 0.6100
October 0.6425 0.5989 0.6228
November 0.6482 0.6100 0.6268
December 0.6434 0.6326 0.6393