YEARLY HIGH
0.9296 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8228 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8617 BBD

2011 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.9296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.8228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1068 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8505 to the December average rate of 0.8343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9296 was up 5.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,648 BBD
2010 Average 3,990 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,114 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 533.92 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8981
0.8285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BBD 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 0.8573, compared to 0.8661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0640 BBD (High: 0.9035 / Low: 0.8395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 BBD (High: 0.8430 / Low: 0.8289).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0640
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.8923) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1160 (+14.94%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.8923
2010 Avg (August) 0.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8643 0.8299 0.8505
February 0.8599 0.8345 0.8484
March 0.8581 0.8350 0.8506
April 0.8833 0.8385 0.8570
May 0.8787 0.8539 0.8669
June 0.8895 0.8521 0.8706
July 0.9159 0.8580 0.8873
August 0.9296 0.8700 0.8923
September 0.9035 0.8395 0.8746
October 0.8906 0.8300 0.8565
November 0.8743 0.8228 0.8513
December 0.8430 0.8289 0.8343