YEARLY HIGH
0.1813 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1521 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1686 WST

2012 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.1521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0292 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1716 to the December average rate of 0.1747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1813 was down 8.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 906 WST
2011 Average 933 WST
Yearly Trough Low 760 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1773
0.1579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1646, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 WST (High: 0.1811 / Low: 0.1616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.1766 / Low: 0.1737).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1756) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1859), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-5.49%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1756
2011 Avg (September) 0.1859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1811 0.1616 0.1716
February 0.1670 0.1583 0.1627
March 0.1647 0.1565 0.1595
April 0.1653 0.1575 0.1622
May 0.1723 0.1551 0.1662
June 0.1694 0.1586 0.1651
July 0.1656 0.1521 0.1616
August 0.1795 0.1642 0.1744
September 0.1813 0.1724 0.1756
October 0.1760 0.1731 0.1747
November 0.1786 0.1734 0.1750
December 0.1766 0.1737 0.1747