YEARLY HIGH
0.1271 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1140 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1191 KWD

2011 WST to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.1271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1195 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1271 was up 2.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1239, 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 636 KWD
2010 Average 572 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 570 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.81 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1223
0.1153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KWD 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 0.1190, compared to 0.1192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0084 KWD (High: 0.1271 / Low: 0.1188). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KWD (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.1152).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.1217) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+8.94%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.1217
2010 Avg (August) 0.1117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1220 0.1161 0.1195
February 0.1205 0.1168 0.1187
March 0.1195 0.1160 0.1182
April 0.1213 0.1156 0.1185
May 0.1214 0.1175 0.1195
June 0.1220 0.1172 0.1197
July 0.1249 0.1180 0.1216
August 0.1271 0.1188 0.1217
September 0.1231 0.1163 0.1204
October 0.1224 0.1150 0.1181
November 0.1206 0.1140 0.1175
December 0.1169 0.1152 0.1159