YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0110 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 WST

2012 GYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0120 was down 0.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60 WST
2011 Average 57 WST
Yearly Trough Low 55 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0118
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0110). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0113).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0117) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0117
2011 Avg (January) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0113 0.0117
February 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
March 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
April 0.0113 0.0110 0.0112
May 0.0120 0.0110 0.0116
June 0.0120 0.0113 0.0118
July 0.0118 0.0112 0.0116
August 0.0115 0.0112 0.0114
September 0.0115 0.0111 0.0112
October 0.0114 0.0111 0.0113
November 0.0115 0.0113 0.0113
December 0.0115 0.0113 0.0113