2012 SDG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9064 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5102 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7025 WST

2012 SDG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.9064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3961 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8901 to the December average rate of 0.5183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9064 was down 5.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,532 WST

2011 Average 4,360 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,551 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,980.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9289

0.4800

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.8670, compared to 0.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3794 WST (High: 0.8939 / Low: 0.5146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 WST (High: 0.5249 / Low: 0.5162).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3794

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0501 (-5.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8901

2011 Avg (January) 0.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9064	0.8559	0.8901
February	0.8632	0.8353	0.8518
March	0.8551	0.8348	0.8400
April	0.8525	0.8378	0.8501
May	0.9029	0.8333	0.8785
June	0.9023	0.8610	0.8915
July	0.8939	0.5146	0.6310
August	0.5303	0.5149	0.5220
September	0.5301	0.5102	0.5174
October	0.5221	0.5116	0.5188
November	0.5288	0.5170	0.5208
December	0.5249	0.5162	0.5183