2011 TOP to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.4053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2391.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1662 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2641 to the December average rate of 1.3811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4053 was up 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
TOP to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2840, compared to 1.3641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0800 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0922 WST (High: 1.3316 / Low: 1.2394). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 WST (High: 1.3967 / Low: 1.3681).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.3738) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1027 (+8.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2995 | 1.2391 | 1.2641 |
| February | 1.2929 | 1.2550 | 1.2716 |
| March | 1.2988 | 1.2516 | 1.2671 |
| April | 1.3316 | 1.2394 | 1.2747 |
| May | 1.3315 | 1.2854 | 1.3068 |
| June | 1.3424 | 1.2880 | 1.3200 |
| July | 1.3789 | 1.3029 | 1.3381 |
| August | 1.3940 | 1.3324 | 1.3689 |
| September | 1.3806 | 1.3344 | 1.3606 |
| October | 1.4000 | 1.3322 | 1.3619 |
| November | 1.4053 | 1.3564 | 1.3738 |
| December | 1.3967 | 1.3681 | 1.3811 |