2012 NZD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9452 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.7594 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8723 WST

2012 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 1.7594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1858 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9042 to the December average rate of 1.8982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9452 was down 0.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,726 WST

2011 Average 9,186 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,797 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9127

1.8100

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.8647, compared to 1.8800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1447 WST (High: 1.9114 / Low: 1.7667). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 WST (High: 1.8948 / Low: 1.8633).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1447

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1014 (+5.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9042

2011 Avg (January) 1.8027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9452	1.8577	1.9042
February	1.9266	1.8690	1.9005
March	1.8922	1.8104	1.8453
April	1.8830	1.8393	1.8614
May	1.8721	1.7594	1.8185
June	1.9114	1.7667	1.8582
July	1.9113	1.7980	1.8779
August	1.8970	1.8403	1.8741
September	1.9073	1.8482	1.8716
October	1.8948	1.8633	1.8758
November	1.9201	1.8592	1.8823
December	1.9377	1.8667	1.8982