YEARLY HIGH
40.2699 PKR
YEARLY LOW
35.3810 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2065 PKR

2011 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 40.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 35.3810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8888 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4615 to the December average rate of 37.3314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 40.2699 was up 6.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 37.6913, 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 201,349 PKR
2010 Average 169,990 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 176,905 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,444.08 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

38.9150
35.9837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PKR 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 36.6097, compared to 37.8033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 2.8487 PKR (High: 39.7058 / Low: 36.8571). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7769 PKR (High: 37.7510 / Low: 36.9741).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8487
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0184 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 38.6707) against the same month in 2010 (average: 33.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4110 (+16.27%).

2011 Avg (August) 38.6707
2010 Avg (August) 33.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0769 35.5007 36.4615
February 36.7981 35.6879 36.2280
March 36.7086 35.5516 36.2948
April 37.4577 35.3810 36.2986
May 37.8310 36.1873 36.9844
June 38.1394 36.6035 37.3908
July 39.7058 36.8571 38.2202
August 40.2699 37.5632 38.6707
September 39.4386 36.7062 38.2834
October 38.5318 36.3066 37.2650
November 37.7442 36.1568 37.0491
December 37.7510 36.9741 37.3314