YEARLY HIGH
0.6601 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6069 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6294 WST

2012 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.6069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6485 to the December average rate of 0.6227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6601 was down 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,301 WST
2011 Average 3,161 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,035 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6530
0.6085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to WST 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 0.6316, compared to 0.6272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0501 WST (High: 0.6571 / Low: 0.6069). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 WST (High: 0.6205 / Low: 0.6119).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+1.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6485
2011 Avg (January) 0.6404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6601 0.6244 0.6485
February 0.6289 0.6092 0.6205
March 0.6245 0.6084 0.6122
April 0.6205 0.6119 0.6191
May 0.6571 0.6069 0.6398
June 0.6569 0.6274 0.6493
July 0.6522 0.6217 0.6395
August 0.6377 0.6188 0.6295
September 0.6377 0.6132 0.6222
October 0.6274 0.6149 0.6234
November 0.6352 0.6222 0.6256
December 0.6305 0.6208 0.6227