YEARLY HIGH
1.9358 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7665 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8474 WST

2011 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 1.9358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 1.7665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1693 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8280 to the December average rate of 1.8512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9358 was down 2.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,679 WST
2010 Average 9,207 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,833 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.8774
1.8174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.8545, compared to 1.8403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1309 WST (High: 1.8975 / Low: 1.7665). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 WST (High: 1.8792 / Low: 1.8211).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1309
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.8724) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+1.75%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.8724
2010 Avg (April) 1.8402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8809 1.7853 1.8280
February 1.8792 1.8211 1.8473
March 1.8902 1.8317 1.8540
April 1.9358 1.8421 1.8724
May 1.8955 1.8286 1.8637
June 1.9023 1.8259 1.8617
July 1.9106 1.8155 1.8535
August 1.8975 1.7665 1.8537
September 1.8957 1.7680 1.8314
October 1.8742 1.7878 1.8297
November 1.8767 1.7870 1.8224
December 1.8799 1.8149 1.8512