YEARLY HIGH
0.0323 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 WST

2012 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0323 was down 4.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 WST
2011 Average 159 WST
Yearly Trough Low 138 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0317
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0299). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0290).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0313) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.23%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0313
2011 Avg (May) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0321 0.0301 0.0314
February 0.0307 0.0301 0.0305
March 0.0309 0.0299 0.0302
April 0.0309 0.0303 0.0306
May 0.0323 0.0299 0.0313
June 0.0312 0.0299 0.0306
July 0.0302 0.0279 0.0289
August 0.0289 0.0277 0.0284
September 0.0294 0.0282 0.0287
October 0.0291 0.0284 0.0288
November 0.0296 0.0285 0.0288
December 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291