YEARLY HIGH
39.9508 JMD
YEARLY LOW
35.3271 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0115 JMD

2011 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 39.9508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 35.3271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6238 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9376 to the December average rate of 35.9723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 39.9508 was up 4.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 38.2640, 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 199,754 JMD
2010 Average 174,945 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 176,635 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,118.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

38.3456
35.7566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 36.8998, compared to 37.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 2.8921 JMD (High: 39.9508 / Low: 37.0587). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7760 JMD (High: 36.4336 / Low: 35.6576).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8921
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 38.1299) against the same month in 2010 (average: 33.7313), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3985 (+13.04%).

2011 Avg (August) 38.1299
2010 Avg (August) 33.7313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.6670 35.9322 36.9376
February 37.4481 36.2375 36.8587
March 37.4042 36.3059 37.0045
April 37.5652 35.7658 36.6229
May 37.3788 36.3310 36.8828
June 37.8396 36.2152 37.0922
July 39.1419 36.6295 37.8509
August 39.9508 37.0587 38.1299
September 38.7013 35.9668 37.4136
October 38.2781 35.6545 36.7567
November 37.7154 35.3271 36.6165
December 36.4336 35.6576 35.9723