YEARLY HIGH
0.8200 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6562 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7205 BRL

2011 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.8200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.6562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1638 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7126 to the December average rate of 0.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8200 was up 6.82% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7677, 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 4,100 BRL
2010 Average 3,509 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,281 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.22 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7745
0.6699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 0.6990, compared to 0.7419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0989 BRL (High: 0.8200 / Low: 0.7211). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 BRL (High: 0.7189 / Low: 0.6944).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0989
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.7598) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0680 (+9.84%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.7598
2010 Avg (September) 0.6918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7301 0.6962 0.7126
February 0.7189 0.6944 0.7072
March 0.7142 0.6827 0.7054
April 0.6984 0.6562 0.6786
May 0.7145 0.6770 0.6989
June 0.7042 0.6781 0.6913
July 0.7143 0.6750 0.6936
August 0.7331 0.6961 0.7130
September 0.8200 0.7211 0.7598
October 0.8029 0.7309 0.7582
November 0.7793 0.7413 0.7610
December 0.7895 0.7424 0.7658