YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0321 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0369 WST

2012 SYP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0462 was down 10.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231 WST
2011 Average 242 WST
Yearly Trough Low 160 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0451
0.0310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0398, compared to 0.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 WST (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0321).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0439) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-12.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0439
2011 Avg (January) 0.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0462 0.0399 0.0439
February 0.0402 0.0389 0.0397
March 0.0400 0.0389 0.0392
April 0.0397 0.0391 0.0396
May 0.0410 0.0372 0.0391
June 0.0378 0.0361 0.0374
July 0.0373 0.0352 0.0365
August 0.0357 0.0346 0.0352
September 0.0352 0.0332 0.0341
October 0.0336 0.0329 0.0334
November 0.0332 0.0324 0.0327
December 0.0326 0.0321 0.0322