YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 WST

2012 BIF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0018 to the December average rate of 0.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0019 was down 11.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9 WST
2011 Average 10 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0019
0.0015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0017, compared to 0.0016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0018) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-11.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0018
2011 Avg (January) 0.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
February 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
March 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
April 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
August 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
September 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
November 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
December 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015