YEARLY HIGH
0.4535 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3993 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4260 CAD

2011 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.4535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.3993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4229 to the December average rate of 0.4268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4535 was up 2.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4423, 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 2,267 CAD
2010 Average 2,055 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,996 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.01 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4410
0.4074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.4187, compared to 0.4333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0241 CAD (High: 0.4535 / Low: 0.4294). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 CAD (High: 0.4252 / Low: 0.4105).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.4382) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+8.45%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.4382
2010 Avg (August) 0.4041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4310 0.4122 0.4229
February 0.4252 0.4105 0.4187
March 0.4215 0.4061 0.4155
April 0.4199 0.3993 0.4102
May 0.4291 0.4103 0.4195
June 0.4327 0.4175 0.4256
July 0.4342 0.4116 0.4240
August 0.4535 0.4294 0.4382
September 0.4478 0.4279 0.4375
October 0.4476 0.4261 0.4367
November 0.4455 0.4230 0.4365
December 0.4376 0.4216 0.4268