2012 JPY to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0315 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0264 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0290 WST

2012 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0309 to the December average rate of 0.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0315 was up 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,773 WST

2011 Average 14,578 WST

Yearly Trough Low 13,191 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,582.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0313

0.0269

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JPY 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 0.0291, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0286).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+8.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0309

2011 Avg (January) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0315	0.0294	0.0309
February	0.0303	0.0277	0.0290
March	0.0279	0.0267	0.0273
April	0.0283	0.0271	0.0280
May	0.0306	0.0279	0.0295
June	0.0309	0.0291	0.0301
July	0.0303	0.0292	0.0297
August	0.0296	0.0287	0.0294
September	0.0300	0.0287	0.0292
October	0.0293	0.0286	0.0290
November	0.0294	0.0279	0.0284
December	0.0281	0.0264	0.0273