YEARLY HIGH
53.7366 ISK
YEARLY LOW
47.0711 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.9754 ISK

2011 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 53.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 47.0711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6655 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.5967 to the December average rate of 50.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 53.7366 was up 0.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 53.3349, 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 268,683 ISK
2010 Average 243,254 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 235,356 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,327.53 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

51.6990
48.0916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 49.3741, compared to 50.5766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 3.8871 ISK (High: 53.7366 / Low: 49.8495). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7702 ISK (High: 50.8518 / Low: 49.0816).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8871
November Spread (Stable) ±1.7702

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 51.0976) against the same month in 2010 (average: 46.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7638 (+10.28%).

2011 Avg (August) 51.0976
2010 Avg (August) 46.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.2051 47.9639 49.5967
February 50.4131 48.4473 49.4634
March 49.9647 47.8975 49.0062
April 49.1584 47.0711 48.3922
May 51.1825 47.6368 49.6302
June 51.0809 48.9020 50.1559
July 52.7668 49.9056 51.3984
August 53.7366 49.8495 51.0976
September 51.8197 49.4819 50.9776
October 50.9865 48.6833 49.6693
November 50.8518 49.0816 49.8804
December 51.1817 49.1982 50.4365