YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0439 WST

2012 BTN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0465 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0482 was down 10.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241 WST
2011 Average 250 WST
Yearly Trough Low 206 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0470
0.0414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0445, compared to 0.0433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0039 WST (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0417). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0426 / Low: 0.0414).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0465) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-10.18%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0465
2011 Avg (January) 0.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0482 0.0450 0.0465
February 0.0472 0.0448 0.0463
March 0.0455 0.0439 0.0447
April 0.0450 0.0430 0.0440
May 0.0444 0.0419 0.0432
June 0.0434 0.0413 0.0426
July 0.0455 0.0427 0.0440
August 0.0455 0.0440 0.0449
September 0.0456 0.0417 0.0441
October 0.0459 0.0425 0.0432
November 0.0427 0.0412 0.0419
December 0.0426 0.0414 0.0418