YEARLY HIGH
0.1401 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1247 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1302 WST

2012 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1376 to the December average rate of 0.1254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1401 was down 25.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701 WST
2011 Average 741 WST
Yearly Trough Low 624 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.98 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1388
0.1242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1327, compared to 0.1276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0102 WST (High: 0.1372 / Low: 0.1270). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 WST (High: 0.1306 / Low: 0.1289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1376) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0472 (-25.53%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1376
2011 Avg (January) 0.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1401 0.1325 0.1376
February 0.1333 0.1286 0.1313
March 0.1317 0.1279 0.1289
April 0.1306 0.1289 0.1302
May 0.1372 0.1270 0.1336
June 0.1366 0.1304 0.1347
July 0.1346 0.1273 0.1314
August 0.1303 0.1271 0.1287
September 0.1302 0.1247 0.1269
October 0.1273 0.1250 0.1266
November 0.1285 0.1258 0.1266
December 0.1273 0.1247 0.1254