2012 AUD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5257 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.2583 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3937 WST

2012 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.5257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.2583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2674 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4770 to the December average rate of 2.3919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5257 was down 2.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,629 WST

2011 Average 11,988 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,292 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,336.93 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4904

2.3301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.3945, compared to 2.3929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1605 WST (High: 2.4405 / Low: 2.2800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 WST (High: 2.4192 / Low: 2.3651).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1605

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.4770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1338 (+5.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.4770

2011 Avg (January) 2.3433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5257	2.4126	2.4770
February	2.4912	2.3907	2.4425
March	2.4304	2.3294	2.3703
April	2.3814	2.3261	2.3552
May	2.4001	2.2583	2.3435
June	2.4405	2.2800	2.3785
July	2.4562	2.3413	2.4210
August	2.4453	2.3816	2.4219
September	2.4326	2.3379	2.3771
October	2.3881	2.3188	2.3560
November	2.4347	2.3658	2.3896
December	2.4192	2.3651	2.3919