2011 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5839 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5098 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5448 NZD

2011 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.5839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0741 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5549 to the December average rate of 0.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5839 was down 4.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6107, 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 2,920 NZD

2010 Average 2,765 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,549 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.42 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5788

0.5189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5512, compared to 0.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0393 NZD (High: 0.5602 / Low: 0.5210). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 NZD (High: 0.5445 / Low: 0.5252).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0393

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.5738) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+2.67%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.5738

2010 Avg (March) 0.5589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5695	0.5352	0.5549
February	0.5751	0.5443	0.5574
March	0.5839	0.5499	0.5738
April	0.5602	0.5210	0.5430
May	0.5544	0.5199	0.5438
June	0.5445	0.5252	0.5341
July	0.5428	0.5098	0.5239
August	0.5511	0.5209	0.5332
September	0.5610	0.5262	0.5373
October	0.5602	0.5252	0.5419
November	0.5674	0.5345	0.5528
December	0.5608	0.5320	0.5412