YEARLY HIGH
1.9096 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7627 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8505 WST

2012 BND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.9096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1469 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8612 to the December average rate of 1.8743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9096 was down 1.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,548 WST
2011 Average 9,239 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,814 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.38 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8874
1.7779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.8350, compared to 1.8660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1165 WST (High: 1.9033 / Low: 1.7867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 WST (High: 1.8974 / Low: 1.8653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1165
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.8782) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+3.13%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.8782
2011 Avg (November) 1.8213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9044 1.8113 1.8612
February 1.8519 1.7823 1.8172
March 1.8151 1.7627 1.7870
April 1.8401 1.7874 1.8181
May 1.9033 1.7867 1.8607
June 1.8870 1.8045 1.8655
July 1.8938 1.8093 1.8627
August 1.8683 1.8239 1.8526
September 1.9011 1.8338 1.8567
October 1.8868 1.8367 1.8712
November 1.9096 1.8657 1.8782
December 1.8974 1.8653 1.8743