YEARLY HIGH
0.8972 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8249 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8656 BBD

2012 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.8972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0723 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8400 to the December average rate of 0.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8972 was down 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,486 BBD
2011 Average 4,309 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,124 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8945
0.8337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BBD 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 0.8628, compared to 0.8684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0684 BBD (High: 0.8972 / Low: 0.8288). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 BBD (High: 0.8900 / Low: 0.8777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.8516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-1.77%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.8516
2011 Avg (May) 0.8669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8721 0.8249 0.8400
February 0.8939 0.8659 0.8777
March 0.8950 0.8720 0.8895
April 0.8900 0.8777 0.8795
May 0.8972 0.8288 0.8516
June 0.8680 0.8289 0.8388
July 0.8759 0.8349 0.8515
August 0.8799 0.8539 0.8652
September 0.8879 0.8539 0.8753
October 0.8855 0.8685 0.8735
November 0.8747 0.8572 0.8703
December 0.8771 0.8635 0.8744