YEARLY HIGH
1.9111 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7630 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8503 WST

2012 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.9111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1481 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8613 to the December average rate of 1.8738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9111 was down 1.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,556 WST
2011 Average 9,237 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,815 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8870
1.7776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.8349, compared to 1.8657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1165 WST (High: 1.9042 / Low: 1.7876). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 WST (High: 1.8973 / Low: 1.8648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1165
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.8779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0555 (+3.05%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.8779
2011 Avg (November) 1.8224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9041 1.8071 1.8613
February 1.8510 1.7818 1.8172
March 1.8158 1.7630 1.7868
April 1.8399 1.7877 1.8180
May 1.9042 1.7876 1.8615
June 1.8874 1.8045 1.8647
July 1.8927 1.8098 1.8636
August 1.8692 1.8182 1.8522
September 1.8972 1.8321 1.8558
October 1.8887 1.8373 1.8707
November 1.9111 1.8667 1.8779
December 1.8973 1.8648 1.8738