YEARLY HIGH
1.1824 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9851 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0756 PGK

2010 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 1.1824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.9851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1974 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0477 to the December average rate of 1.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,912 PGK
Yearly Average 5,378 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,925 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 986.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1447
1.0280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PGK 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 1.0795, compared to 1.0717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1139 PGK (High: 1.1798 / Low: 1.0659). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 PGK (High: 1.0694 / Low: 1.0363).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1139
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 1.1349.

2010 Avg (June) 1.1349
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0835 1.0360 1.0477
February 1.0694 1.0363 1.0558
March 1.0928 1.0474 1.0637
April 1.0826 1.0294 1.0536
May 1.1798 1.0659 1.1212
June 1.1824 1.0708 1.1349
July 1.0725 0.9851 1.0434
August 1.0880 0.9851 1.0377
September 1.1116 1.0333 1.0710
October 1.1044 1.0475 1.0886
November 1.1493 1.0738 1.0955
December 1.1238 1.0597 1.0942