2012 RUB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0793 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0696 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0745 WST

2012 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0760 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0793 was down 7.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 396 WST

2011 Average 396 WST

Yearly Trough Low 348 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0776

0.0719

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0073 WST (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0720). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0739).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0762) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-7.79%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0762

2011 Avg (May) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0776	0.0741	0.0760
February	0.0777	0.0751	0.0764
March	0.0784	0.0757	0.0766
April	0.0778	0.0763	0.0772
May	0.0793	0.0720	0.0762
June	0.0737	0.0709	0.0725
July	0.0736	0.0696	0.0724
August	0.0733	0.0712	0.0724
September	0.0738	0.0715	0.0728
October	0.0747	0.0724	0.0736
November	0.0756	0.0723	0.0732
December	0.0754	0.0739	0.0745