YEARLY HIGH
0.7431 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6794 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7057 WST

2012 SRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0638 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7285 to the December average rate of 0.6975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7431 was down 15.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,716 WST
2011 Average 3,609 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,397 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7330
0.6825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.7092, compared to 0.7023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0602 WST (High: 0.7396 / Low: 0.6794). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 WST (High: 0.7072 / Low: 0.6950).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0602
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7285) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1193 (-14.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7285
2011 Avg (January) 0.8478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7431 0.7002 0.7285
February 0.7075 0.6826 0.6970
March 0.7017 0.6811 0.6867
April 0.6983 0.6849 0.6953
May 0.7396 0.6794 0.7185
June 0.7381 0.7023 0.7288
July 0.7318 0.6947 0.7170
August 0.7152 0.6913 0.7041
September 0.7153 0.6852 0.6964
October 0.7032 0.6870 0.6980
November 0.7124 0.6969 0.7008
December 0.7072 0.6950 0.6975