YEARLY HIGH
1.3747 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.0828 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1881 WST

2012 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2918 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3305 to the December average rate of 1.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3747 was down 9.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,367 WST
2011 Average 34,767 WST
Yearly Trough Low 27,071 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,295.97 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3537
1.0762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.2485, compared to 1.1277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0929 WST (High: 1.3747 / Low: 1.2818). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 WST (High: 1.1362 / Low: 1.1147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0929
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0694 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3305) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0731 (-5.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3305
2011 Avg (January) 1.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3747 1.2818 1.3305
February 1.3391 1.3030 1.3249
March 1.3039 1.2288 1.2555
April 1.2491 1.1968 1.2280
May 1.2247 1.1355 1.1873
June 1.1861 1.1368 1.1649
July 1.1796 1.1173 1.1582
August 1.1619 1.1252 1.1406
September 1.1577 1.1097 1.1276
October 1.1362 1.1147 1.1277
November 1.1398 1.0959 1.1128
December 1.1187 1.0828 1.0993