YEARLY HIGH
0.0198 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 WST

2012 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0198 was down 6.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99 WST
2011 Average 100 WST
Yearly Trough Low 88 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0194
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0185, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-4.49%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0193
2011 Avg (January) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0185 0.0193
February 0.0188 0.0179 0.0185
March 0.0182 0.0175 0.0178
April 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
May 0.0190 0.0179 0.0185
June 0.0191 0.0179 0.0187
July 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187
August 0.0196 0.0189 0.0192
September 0.0191 0.0181 0.0186
October 0.0188 0.0180 0.0185
November 0.0185 0.0178 0.0181
December 0.0184 0.0177 0.0181