2012 BOB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3518 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3224 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3329 WST

2012 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.3224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3455 to the December average rate of 0.3274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3518 was down 0.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,759 WST

2011 Average 1,666 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,612 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3474

0.3238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3360, compared to 0.3299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3360

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0279 WST (High: 0.3505 / Low: 0.3226). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 WST (High: 0.3315 / Low: 0.3258).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+2.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3455

2011 Avg (January) 0.3366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3518	0.3319	0.3455
February	0.3352	0.3239	0.3305
March	0.3329	0.3234	0.3258
April	0.3310	0.3252	0.3299
May	0.3505	0.3226	0.3402
June	0.3504	0.3312	0.3439
July	0.3435	0.3267	0.3368
August	0.3351	0.3267	0.3311
September	0.3355	0.3224	0.3275
October	0.3296	0.3236	0.3277
November	0.3337	0.3265	0.3288
December	0.3315	0.3258	0.3274