2012 BGN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6039 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4104 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5181 WST

2012 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.4104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1935 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5695 to the December average rate of 1.5334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6039 was down 10.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,020 WST

2011 Average 8,259 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,052 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5801

1.4535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.5361, compared to 1.5000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1291 WST (High: 1.5395 / Low: 1.4104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 WST (High: 1.5464 / Low: 1.5138).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1291

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0381 (-2.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5695

2011 Avg (January) 1.6076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6039	1.5163	1.5695
February	1.5563	1.5131	1.5391
March	1.5465	1.4913	1.5164
April	1.5496	1.5142	1.5289
May	1.5768	1.4833	1.5383
June	1.5456	1.4698	1.5245
July	1.5395	1.4104	1.4760
August	1.4871	1.4288	1.4640
September	1.5297	1.4830	1.5014
October	1.5389	1.4867	1.5186
November	1.5482	1.4851	1.5067
December	1.5464	1.5138	1.5334