YEARLY HIGH
0.9132 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8340 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8762 WST

2012 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.9132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8842 to the December average rate of 0.8911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9132 was up 1.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,566 WST
2011 Average 4,215 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,170 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8967
0.8364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.8672, compared to 0.8853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0614 WST (High: 0.9046 / Low: 0.8432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 WST (High: 0.8983 / Low: 0.8857).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8911) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0689 (+8.38%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8911
2011 Avg (July) 0.8222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9005 0.8517 0.8842
February 0.8586 0.8340 0.8490
March 0.8587 0.8359 0.8414
April 0.8630 0.8414 0.8557
May 0.9046 0.8432 0.8810
June 0.9042 0.8560 0.8917
July 0.9132 0.8648 0.8911
August 0.8956 0.8720 0.8834
September 0.8973 0.8663 0.8780
October 0.8909 0.8689 0.8841
November 0.9012 0.8765 0.8844
December 0.8983 0.8857 0.8911