2012 GTQ to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3121 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2821 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2950 WST

2012 GTQ to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.2821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3048 to the December average rate of 0.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3121 was down 0.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,560 WST

2011 Average 1,491 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,410 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3066

0.2848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.2981, compared to 0.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0249 WST (High: 0.3110 / Low: 0.2861). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 WST (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3048) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+3.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3048

2011 Avg (January) 0.2951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3121	0.2935	0.3048
February	0.2975	0.2857	0.2931
March	0.2976	0.2879	0.2907
April	0.2967	0.2907	0.2939
May	0.3110	0.2861	0.3020
June	0.3090	0.2943	0.3041
July	0.3065	0.2912	0.3000
August	0.2973	0.2900	0.2938
September	0.2959	0.2821	0.2867
October	0.2934	0.2828	0.2891
November	0.2978	0.2893	0.2925
December	0.2929	0.2871	0.2898