2011 WST to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 7.9777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 5.2873.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6904 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4120 to the December average rate of 7.1956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 7.9777 was up 42.82% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.5857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
WST to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.3146, compared to 7.4102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0956 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.0152 ETB (High: 7.4662 / Low: 5.4510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1394 ETB (High: 7.2779 / Low: 7.1385).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1443 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 7.6072) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.3644), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2428 (+74.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4992 | 5.2873 | 5.4120 |
| February | 5.4861 | 5.3209 | 5.4109 |
| March | 5.4898 | 5.3380 | 5.4374 |
| April | 7.4662 | 5.4510 | 6.9712 |
| May | 7.3993 | 7.1873 | 7.2977 |
| June | 7.5217 | 7.2057 | 7.3587 |
| July | 7.7873 | 7.2792 | 7.5377 |
| August | 7.9777 | 7.4318 | 7.6072 |
| September | 7.7119 | 7.1787 | 7.4765 |
| October | 7.6255 | 7.1014 | 7.3323 |
| November | 7.4919 | 7.0778 | 7.3121 |
| December | 7.2779 | 7.1385 | 7.1956 |