YEARLY HIGH
0.5660 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5010 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5405 WST

2011 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.5660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.5010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5474 to the December average rate of 0.5582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5660 was down 52.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,830 WST
2010 Average 3,002 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,505 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5618
0.5183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.5431, compared to 0.5380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0393 WST (High: 0.5547 / Low: 0.5155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 WST (High: 0.5621 / Low: 0.5520).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.5471) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-0.83%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.5471
2010 Avg (November) 0.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5611 0.5381 0.5474
February 0.5578 0.5409 0.5487
March 0.5577 0.5420 0.5473
April 0.5554 0.5272 0.5433
May 0.5453 0.5293 0.5370
June 0.5465 0.5236 0.5348
July 0.5428 0.5084 0.5247
August 0.5353 0.5010 0.5219
September 0.5547 0.5155 0.5324
October 0.5611 0.5229 0.5436
November 0.5660 0.5320 0.5471
December 0.5621 0.5520 0.5582