YEARLY HIGH
1.9756 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7739 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8407 WST

2012 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.9756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.7739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2017 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9206 to the December average rate of 1.8174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9756 was down 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,878 WST
2011 Average 9,507 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,869 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9335
1.7780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.8519, compared to 1.8296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1528 WST (High: 1.9311 / Low: 1.7783). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 WST (High: 1.8424 / Low: 1.8081).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1528
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

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 0.0883 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+2.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9206
2011 Avg (January) 1.8816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9756 1.8478 1.9206
February 1.8801 1.7916 1.8323
March 1.8275 1.7751 1.7909
April 1.8310 1.7903 1.8197
May 1.9311 1.7783 1.8677
June 1.9089 1.8027 1.8803
July 1.9033 1.7940 1.8548
August 1.8526 1.8011 1.8285
September 1.8566 1.7739 1.8107
October 1.8637 1.8037 1.8335
November 1.8753 1.8156 1.8324
December 1.8424 1.8081 1.8174