2011 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

509.2431 KRW

YEARLY LOW

452.3571 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

476.9258 KRW

2011 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 509.2431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 452.3571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.8860 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 475.9488 to the December average rate of 478.9759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 509.2431 was up 0.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 506.2723, 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 2,546,215 KRW

2010 Average 2,306,052 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,261,785 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,430.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

496.1576

461.5504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 471.8571, compared to 481.9944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 471.8571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.9944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 39.9649 KRW (High: 509.2431 / Low: 469.2782). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.7472 KRW (High: 482.8084 / Low: 466.0612).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.9649

February Spread (Stable) ±16.7472

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.8328 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 487.8009) against the same month in 2010 (average: 467.3133), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4876 (+4.38%).

2011 Avg (September) 487.8009

2010 Avg (September) 467.3133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	486.8666	461.7295	475.9488
February	482.8084	466.0612	473.8391
March	483.3258	460.1535	476.2672
April	473.9384	452.3571	464.4344
May	479.8293	461.3169	470.0056
June	481.5762	463.3709	470.6478
July	481.6544	453.5549	469.3433
August	495.0311	469.6148	479.6813
September	509.2431	469.2782	487.8009
October	508.5508	478.3564	493.2737
November	492.3024	472.6217	482.8912
December	488.0690	468.4706	478.9759