YEARLY HIGH
0.5760 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.5040 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5434 SGD

2010 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.5760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.5040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5453 to the December average rate of 0.5525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,880 SGD
Yearly Average 2,717 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,520 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.67 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5551
0.5236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5475, compared to 0.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0435 SGD (High: 0.5477 / Low: 0.5042). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 SGD (High: 0.5551 / Low: 0.5423).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.5517.

2010 Avg (May) 0.5517
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5626 0.5392 0.5453
February 0.5551 0.5423 0.5499
March 0.5605 0.5414 0.5498
April 0.5587 0.5348 0.5435
May 0.5760 0.5372 0.5517
June 0.5634 0.5245 0.5448
July 0.5432 0.5040 0.5274
August 0.5477 0.5042 0.5263
September 0.5616 0.5213 0.5367
October 0.5534 0.5243 0.5446
November 0.5681 0.5305 0.5482
December 0.5614 0.5366 0.5525