YEARLY HIGH
0.3181 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2894 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3051 WST

2011 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.3181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.2894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3016 to the December average rate of 0.3140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3181 was down 10.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,590 WST
2010 Average 1,606 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,447 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3155
0.2984
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 0.3039, compared to 0.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0228 WST (High: 0.3142 / Low: 0.2915). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 WST (High: 0.3167 / Low: 0.3090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.3110) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+2.62%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.3110
2010 Avg (November) 0.3030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3142 0.2915 0.3016
February 0.3111 0.2982 0.3043
March 0.3140 0.3026 0.3074
April 0.3143 0.2998 0.3053
May 0.3072 0.2938 0.2998
June 0.3134 0.2951 0.3049
July 0.3151 0.2946 0.3050
August 0.3103 0.2894 0.3025
September 0.3104 0.2976 0.3023
October 0.3102 0.2964 0.3030
November 0.3181 0.3018 0.3110
December 0.3167 0.3090 0.3140