YEARLY HIGH
0.2852 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2530 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2687 GBP

2011 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.2530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2697 to the December average rate of 0.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2852 was up 0.88% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2827, 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 1,426 GBP
2010 Average 1,291 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,265 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.02 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2783
0.2602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2652, compared to 0.2721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0213 GBP (High: 0.2852 / Low: 0.2639). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 GBP (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.2727) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+9.94%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.2727
2010 Avg (August) 0.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2787 0.2611 0.2697
February 0.2672 0.2572 0.2631
March 0.2671 0.2585 0.2633
April 0.2667 0.2530 0.2617
May 0.2713 0.2598 0.2651
June 0.2755 0.2625 0.2685
July 0.2805 0.2672 0.2747
August 0.2852 0.2639 0.2727
September 0.2821 0.2684 0.2768
October 0.2791 0.2664 0.2715
November 0.2742 0.2640 0.2693
December 0.2723 0.2644 0.2674