2012 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4019 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.2345 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3123 WST

2012 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.4019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.2345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1674 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3488 to the December average rate of 2.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4019 was down 4.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,009 WST

2011 Average 11,742 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,173 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3573

2.2548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.3056, compared to 2.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1550 WST (High: 2.3896 / Low: 2.2345). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 WST (High: 2.3319 / Low: 2.2908).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.3488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-0.69%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.3488

2011 Avg (January) 2.3651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4019	2.2717	2.3488
February	2.3175	2.2395	2.2844
March	2.3114	2.2478	2.2633
April	2.3218	2.2562	2.2904
May	2.3896	2.2345	2.3266
June	2.3447	2.2358	2.3199
July	2.3576	2.2379	2.3178
August	2.3697	2.2995	2.3282
September	2.3995	2.2929	2.3345
October	2.3470	2.2867	2.3202
November	2.3505	2.2839	2.3047
December	2.3319	2.2908	2.3093