YEARLY HIGH
3.0950 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.5898 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7966 BOB

2010 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 3.0950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 2.5898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5052 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7337 to the December average rate of 2.9532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,475 BOB
Yearly Average 13,983 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,949 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,526.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.9808
2.6531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.7510, compared to 2.8421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.2393 BOB (High: 2.9342 / Low: 2.6949). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1099 BOB (High: 2.8069 / Low: 2.6969).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2393
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0569 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 2.9535.

2010 Avg (November) 2.9535
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8300 2.6872 2.7337
February 2.8219 2.6919 2.7352
March 2.8069 2.6969 2.7531
April 2.8369 2.7201 2.7719
May 2.8534 2.6991 2.7845
June 2.8352 2.6301 2.7276
July 2.7306 2.5898 2.6805
August 2.8368 2.6025 2.7204
September 2.9342 2.6949 2.8194
October 2.9882 2.8085 2.9257
November 3.0950 2.8898 2.9535
December 3.0365 2.8610 2.9532