YEARLY HIGH
0.5673 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.5237 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5406 BND

2012 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5373 to the December average rate of 0.5335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5673 was up 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5666, 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 2,836 BND
2011 Average 2,707 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,618 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.16 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5623
0.5297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5452, compared to 0.5360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0343 BND (High: 0.5597 / Low: 0.5254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BND (High: 0.5361 / Low: 0.5270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5596
2011 Avg (March) 0.5395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5521 0.5251 0.5373
February 0.5611 0.5400 0.5504
March 0.5673 0.5509 0.5596
April 0.5595 0.5434 0.5501
May 0.5597 0.5254 0.5376
June 0.5542 0.5299 0.5361
July 0.5527 0.5280 0.5369
August 0.5483 0.5353 0.5398
September 0.5453 0.5260 0.5386
October 0.5445 0.5300 0.5344
November 0.5360 0.5237 0.5324
December 0.5361 0.5270 0.5335