2011 WST to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 WST to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the WST to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 3.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 3.1437.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3122 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3178 to the December average rate of 3.1845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.4559 was up 0.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.4531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
WST to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2916, compared to 3.2663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.2487 SBD (High: 3.4309 / Low: 3.1822). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0791 SBD (High: 3.2365 / Low: 3.1574).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 3.3070) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.0420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2650 (+8.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4309 | 3.1822 | 3.3178 |
| February | 3.3530 | 3.2148 | 3.2866 |
| March | 3.3050 | 3.1846 | 3.2531 |
| April | 3.3355 | 3.1816 | 3.2756 |
| May | 3.4040 | 3.2549 | 3.3357 |
| June | 3.3888 | 3.1904 | 3.2808 |
| July | 3.3945 | 3.1740 | 3.2805 |
| August | 3.4559 | 3.2227 | 3.3070 |
| September | 3.3606 | 3.2220 | 3.3085 |
| October | 3.3742 | 3.2240 | 3.3010 |
| November | 3.3130 | 3.1437 | 3.2163 |
| December | 3.2365 | 3.1574 | 3.1845 |