YEARLY HIGH
1.2620 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1404 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1825 WST

2012 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 1.1404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1215 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2009 to the December average rate of 1.1493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2620 was up 3.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,310 WST
2011 Average 5,835 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,702 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.53 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2342
1.1404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.1815, compared to 1.1835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0944 WST (High: 1.2375 / Low: 1.1431). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 WST (High: 1.1646 / Low: 1.1436).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1331), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0934 (+8.24%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2264
2011 Avg (July) 1.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2281 1.1616 1.2009
February 1.1699 1.1434 1.1579
March 1.1722 1.1420 1.1482
April 1.1646 1.1436 1.1605
May 1.2375 1.1431 1.2012
June 1.2330 1.1776 1.2202
July 1.2620 1.1989 1.2264
August 1.2383 1.1798 1.2154
September 1.2404 1.1526 1.1916
October 1.2092 1.1441 1.1639
November 1.1721 1.1404 1.1544
December 1.1761 1.1412 1.1493