YEARLY HIGH
1.3546 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2332 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2931 WST

2012 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.2332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1214 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3272 to the December average rate of 1.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3546 was down 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,773 WST
2011 Average 6,452 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,166 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3328
1.2651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2924, compared to 1.2938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0842 WST (High: 1.3173 / Low: 1.2332). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 WST (High: 1.2847 / Low: 1.2661).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0842
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3272) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+3.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3272
2011 Avg (January) 1.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3546 1.2923 1.3272
February 1.3197 1.2727 1.2989
March 1.2960 1.2596 1.2708
April 1.2847 1.2661 1.2767
May 1.3173 1.2332 1.2844
June 1.3130 1.2409 1.2965
July 1.3262 1.2668 1.3034
August 1.3117 1.2796 1.2989
September 1.3118 1.2703 1.2855
October 1.2964 1.2679 1.2867
November 1.3178 1.2858 1.2937
December 1.3076 1.2773 1.2948