YEARLY HIGH
0.3059 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2575 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2821 WST

2012 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2972 to the December average rate of 0.2652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3059 was down 14.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,530 WST
2011 Average 1,610 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,287 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3013
0.2576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2923, compared to 0.2719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0238 WST (High: 0.2915 / Low: 0.2677). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 WST (High: 0.2674 / Low: 0.2575).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2972) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0435 (-12.76%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2972
2011 Avg (January) 0.3406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3059 0.2883 0.2972
February 0.3051 0.2897 0.2976
March 0.3011 0.2909 0.2959
April 0.2957 0.2845 0.2907
May 0.3015 0.2800 0.2882
June 0.2919 0.2758 0.2844
July 0.2915 0.2677 0.2847
August 0.2856 0.2720 0.2796
September 0.2858 0.2716 0.2761
October 0.2711 0.2592 0.2646
November 0.2674 0.2575 0.2613
December 0.2710 0.2593 0.2652