2012 GMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0842 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0669 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0745 WST

2012 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0804 to the December average rate of 0.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0842 was down 5.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 421 WST

2011 Average 412 WST

Yearly Trough Low 335 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0816

0.0672

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0768, compared to 0.0722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0102 WST (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0672). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-5.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0804

2011 Avg (January) 0.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0842	0.0765	0.0804
February	0.0778	0.0722	0.0751
March	0.0768	0.0725	0.0737
April	0.0786	0.0749	0.0769
May	0.0801	0.0740	0.0774
June	0.0801	0.0743	0.0772
July	0.0769	0.0722	0.0747
August	0.0742	0.0689	0.0726
September	0.0709	0.0683	0.0692
October	0.0696	0.0669	0.0684
November	0.0774	0.0672	0.0744
December	0.0766	0.0701	0.0738