YEARLY HIGH
0.3839 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3529 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3663 WST

2012 CNY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.3529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3771 to the December average rate of 0.3664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3839 was up 0.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,597 WST
2011 Average 8,984 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,822 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.52 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3792
0.3542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.3671, compared to 0.3655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0278 WST (High: 0.3816 / Low: 0.3538). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 WST (High: 0.3619 / Low: 0.3567).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+5.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3771
2011 Avg (January) 0.3564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3839 0.3628 0.3771
February 0.3662 0.3552 0.3617
March 0.3629 0.3529 0.3563
April 0.3619 0.3567 0.3608
May 0.3816 0.3538 0.3717
June 0.3791 0.3621 0.3747
July 0.3760 0.3574 0.3687
August 0.3684 0.3570 0.3635
September 0.3696 0.3564 0.3615
October 0.3681 0.3581 0.3649
November 0.3744 0.3656 0.3682
December 0.3714 0.3645 0.3664