YEARLY HIGH
412.0369 CDF
YEARLY LOW
374.7582 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
398.1549 CDF

2012 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 412.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 374.7582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2787 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 382.9088 to the December average rate of 404.6581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 412.0369 was down 3.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 425.5735, 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 2,060,184 CDF
2011 Average 1,963,820 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,873,791 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,393.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

409.9557
380.4500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 394.8701, compared to 401.4397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.8701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.4397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 31.9875 CDF (High: 411.0964 / Low: 379.1089). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9616 CDF (High: 407.3557 / Low: 401.3941).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.9875
December Spread (Stable) ±5.9616

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 12.8816 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 407.4969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 388.3474), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1495 (+4.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 407.4969
2011 Avg (March) 388.3474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 398.5431 374.7582 382.9088
February 408.3311 395.7699 401.7528
March 412.0369 399.7599 407.4969
April 408.7460 399.7387 402.7690
May 411.0964 379.1089 389.8873
June 397.7066 378.8278 384.4059
July 405.2750 383.2833 392.5426
August 406.5472 394.1800 399.8392
September 410.0973 394.9254 404.4802
October 409.1074 401.7274 403.9745
November 406.4257 396.0941 403.1433
December 407.3557 401.3941 404.6581