2012 AFN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0529 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0431 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0472 WST

2012 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0529 was down 5.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265 WST

2011 Average 263 WST

Yearly Trough Low 216 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.78 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0524

0.0432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0484, compared to 0.0460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0045 WST (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0442).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-5.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0516

2011 Avg (January) 0.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0529	0.0496	0.0516
February	0.0499	0.0455	0.0474
March	0.0476	0.0455	0.0465
April	0.0472	0.0465	0.0471
May	0.0500	0.0461	0.0486
June	0.0500	0.0477	0.0494
July	0.0497	0.0472	0.0486
August	0.0484	0.0471	0.0478
September	0.0484	0.0445	0.0464
October	0.0448	0.0442	0.0445
November	0.0448	0.0431	0.0440
December	0.0451	0.0440	0.0444