YEARLY HIGH
0.3551 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2896 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3212 WST

2010 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0655 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3256 to the December average rate of 0.2965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,776 WST
Yearly Average 1,606 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,448 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.62 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.3439
0.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3247, compared to 0.3178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0440 WST (High: 0.3551 / Low: 0.3111). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 WST (High: 0.3297 / Low: 0.3146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 0.3396.

2010 Avg (July) 0.3396
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3297 0.3146 0.3256
February 0.3385 0.3149 0.3318
March 0.3397 0.3164 0.3276
April 0.3291 0.3057 0.3203
May 0.3258 0.3077 0.3172
June 0.3365 0.3128 0.3256
July 0.3551 0.3253 0.3396
August 0.3551 0.3111 0.3291
September 0.3308 0.3051 0.3216
October 0.3282 0.3111 0.3167
November 0.3203 0.2898 0.3030
December 0.3050 0.2896 0.2965