YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0407 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 WST

2012 INR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0466 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0482 was down 10.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,056 WST
2011 Average 12,478 WST
Yearly Trough Low 10,168 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0470
0.0411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0446, compared to 0.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 WST (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0450). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0414).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-10.12%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0466
2011 Avg (January) 0.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0482 0.0450 0.0466
February 0.0472 0.0454 0.0463
March 0.0458 0.0439 0.0447
April 0.0450 0.0430 0.0440
May 0.0444 0.0420 0.0432
June 0.0434 0.0413 0.0426
July 0.0434 0.0407 0.0424
August 0.0421 0.0408 0.0416
September 0.0427 0.0409 0.0420
October 0.0440 0.0424 0.0432
November 0.0426 0.0412 0.0419
December 0.0427 0.0414 0.0418