YEARLY HIGH
36.8300 JPY
YEARLY LOW
31.8699 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3449 JPY

2011 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 36.8300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 31.8699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9601 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1127 to the December average rate of 32.4577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 36.8300 was down 2.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 37.6552, 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 184,150 JPY
2010 Average 174,908 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 159,350 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,800.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

35.9731
32.1381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 35.1180, compared to 33.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 3.4931 JPY (High: 36.8300 / Low: 33.3370). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9173 JPY (High: 32.8897 / Low: 31.9723).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4931
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8202 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 34.3645) against the same month in 2010 (average: 33.1537), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2108 (+3.65%).

2011 Avg (August) 34.3645
2010 Avg (August) 33.1537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.0212 34.0855 35.1127
February 35.9481 34.3461 35.0380
March 35.5869 32.9386 34.7422
April 36.4790 34.5015 35.6535
May 35.9758 34.3898 35.1597
June 35.7491 34.1965 35.0017
July 36.3691 33.9183 35.1848
August 36.8300 33.3370 34.3645
September 34.7483 32.1519 33.6151
October 34.7618 31.8699 32.8224
November 34.2192 31.9275 32.9863
December 32.8897 31.9723 32.4577