2012 HKD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3124 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2872 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2980 WST

2012 HKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.2872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3068 to the December average rate of 0.2951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3124 was up 0.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,811 WST

2011 Average 7,457 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,180 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3091

0.2879

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HKD 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 0.2989, compared to 0.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0237 WST (High: 0.3109 / Low: 0.2872). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.2937 / Low: 0.2894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3068) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+1.49%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3068

2011 Avg (January) 0.3023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3124	0.2955	0.3068
February	0.2978	0.2885	0.2939
March	0.2954	0.2879	0.2897
April	0.2937	0.2894	0.2930
May	0.3109	0.2872	0.3027
June	0.3109	0.2970	0.3073
July	0.3089	0.2943	0.3029
August	0.3020	0.2930	0.2980
September	0.3020	0.2906	0.2947
October	0.2971	0.2913	0.2954
November	0.3010	0.2950	0.2965
December	0.2989	0.2942	0.2951