YEARLY HIGH
0.2770 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2548 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2643 WST

2012 SVC to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SVC to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.2548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2722 to the December average rate of 0.2615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2770 was down 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,385 WST
2011 Average 1,327 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,274 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.15 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2742
0.2554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.2652, compared to 0.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0210 WST (High: 0.2758 / Low: 0.2548). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.2605 / Low: 0.2569).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2722) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+1.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2722
2011 Avg (January) 0.2688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2770 0.2621 0.2722
February 0.2640 0.2558 0.2605
March 0.2622 0.2554 0.2570
April 0.2605 0.2569 0.2599
May 0.2758 0.2548 0.2686
June 0.2758 0.2634 0.2727
July 0.2740 0.2607 0.2685
August 0.2676 0.2606 0.2643
September 0.2679 0.2574 0.2614
October 0.2634 0.2580 0.2617
November 0.2666 0.2609 0.2627
December 0.2648 0.2604 0.2615