YEARLY HIGH
0.0626 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0567 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0592 WST

2012 DOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0614 to the December average rate of 0.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0626 was down 3.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313 WST
2011 Average 306 WST
Yearly Trough Low 283 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0618
0.0567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0596, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 WST (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0567).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-2.57%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0614
2011 Avg (January) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0626 0.0592 0.0614
February 0.0596 0.0575 0.0586
March 0.0588 0.0573 0.0577
April 0.0589 0.0576 0.0584
May 0.0622 0.0572 0.0603
June 0.0620 0.0589 0.0611
July 0.0615 0.0583 0.0602
August 0.0599 0.0583 0.0592
September 0.0615 0.0575 0.0600
October 0.0618 0.0580 0.0590
November 0.0589 0.0575 0.0579
December 0.0578 0.0567 0.0571