2012 SAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6465 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5944 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6164 WST

2012 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.5944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6351 to the December average rate of 0.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6465 was down 0.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,233 WST

2011 Average 3,096 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,972 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6395

0.5960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6185, compared to 0.6142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0491 WST (High: 0.6435 / Low: 0.5944). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 WST (High: 0.6077 / Low: 0.5992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6351) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+1.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6351

2011 Avg (January) 0.6272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6465	0.6115	0.6351
February	0.6159	0.5966	0.6077
March	0.6116	0.5959	0.5996
April	0.6077	0.5992	0.6064
May	0.6435	0.5944	0.6266
June	0.6434	0.6144	0.6359
July	0.6387	0.6088	0.6264
August	0.6246	0.6061	0.6165
September	0.6246	0.6006	0.6094
October	0.6141	0.6022	0.6105
November	0.6221	0.6097	0.6128
December	0.6176	0.6083	0.6099