YEARLY HIGH
2.5965 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.2950 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4659 WST

2012 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.5965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.2950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3015 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5383 to the December average rate of 2.4829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5965 was down 15.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,983 WST
2011 Average 13,127 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,475 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,507.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5535
2.3708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.4971, compared to 2.4346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2130 WST (High: 2.5080 / Low: 2.2950). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 WST (High: 2.5151 / Low: 2.4666).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2130
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0772 (+3.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5383
2011 Avg (January) 2.4611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5965 2.4708 2.5383
February 2.5252 2.4553 2.4982
March 2.5132 2.4046 2.4625
April 2.5151 2.4666 2.4903
May 2.5668 2.4157 2.5046
June 2.5206 2.4047 2.4890
July 2.5080 2.2950 2.4049
August 2.4215 2.3342 2.3860
September 2.4818 2.4015 2.4317
October 2.4900 2.4068 2.4560
November 2.5138 2.4106 2.4462
December 2.5066 2.4462 2.4829