2012 LTL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9100 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7990 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8606 WST

2012 LTL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.7990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8899 to the December average rate of 0.8690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9100 was down 10.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,550 WST

2011 Average 4,679 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,995 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8959

0.8239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.8710, compared to 0.8502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0740 WST (High: 0.8730 / Low: 0.7990). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 WST (High: 0.8771 / Low: 0.8592).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8899) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0207 (-2.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8899

2011 Avg (January) 0.9106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9100	0.8622	0.8899
February	0.8823	0.8580	0.8727
March	0.8772	0.8449	0.8600
April	0.8771	0.8592	0.8668
May	0.8932	0.8405	0.8715
June	0.8761	0.8347	0.8651
July	0.8730	0.7990	0.8365
August	0.8419	0.8102	0.8299
September	0.8663	0.8408	0.8513
October	0.8720	0.8426	0.8605
November	0.8771	0.8417	0.8537
December	0.8767	0.8579	0.8690