YEARLY HIGH
1.2123 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1146 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1558 WST

2012 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.2123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.1146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0978 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1908 to the December average rate of 1.1436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2123 was down 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,062 WST
2011 Average 5,805 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,573 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

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BBD 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 1.1598, compared to 1.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0920 WST (High: 1.2066 / Low: 1.1146). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 WST (High: 1.1394 / Low: 1.1236).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0920
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0158

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 0.0514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1908) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+1.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1908
2011 Avg (January) 1.1759

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Month High Low Average
January 1.2123 1.1467 1.1908
February 1.1549 1.1187 1.1395
March 1.1468 1.1173 1.1243
April 1.1394 1.1236 1.1370
May 1.2066 1.1146 1.1749
June 1.2064 1.1521 1.1923
July 1.1977 1.1417 1.1746
August 1.1711 1.1365 1.1559
September 1.1711 1.1263 1.1426
October 1.1515 1.1293 1.1448
November 1.1665 1.1432 1.1490
December 1.1581 1.1402 1.1436