YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0234 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0242 WST

2012 AOA to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0255 was down 1.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 WST
2011 Average 124 WST
Yearly Trough Low 117 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.52 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0252
0.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0236).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0251) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.16%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0251
2011 Avg (January) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0242 0.0251
February 0.0243 0.0235 0.0240
March 0.0243 0.0235 0.0237
April 0.0240 0.0236 0.0239
May 0.0254 0.0234 0.0247
June 0.0253 0.0241 0.0250
July 0.0251 0.0239 0.0243
August 0.0246 0.0238 0.0242
September 0.0246 0.0236 0.0239
October 0.0241 0.0237 0.0240
November 0.0244 0.0239 0.0240
December 0.0242 0.0238 0.0239