YEARLY HIGH
0.1272 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1145 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1197 WST

2012 HNL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1251 to the December average rate of 0.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1272 was down 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 636 WST
2011 Average 614 WST
Yearly Trough Low 573 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.36 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1261
0.1143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1217, compared to 0.1177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 WST (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1169). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.1196 / Low: 0.1179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1251) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1251
2011 Avg (January) 0.1243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1272 0.1203 0.1251
February 0.1211 0.1173 0.1196
March 0.1204 0.1172 0.1179
April 0.1196 0.1179 0.1193
May 0.1267 0.1169 0.1233
June 0.1266 0.1208 0.1251
July 0.1258 0.1194 0.1232
August 0.1214 0.1168 0.1188
September 0.1197 0.1146 0.1166
October 0.1170 0.1149 0.1163
November 0.1179 0.1155 0.1162
December 0.1170 0.1145 0.1153