YEARLY HIGH
806.6395 COP
YEARLY LOW
738.1056 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
777.6631 COP

2012 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 806.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 738.1056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.5339 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 776.1135 to the December average rate of 783.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 806.6395 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 840.5927, 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 4,033,198 COP
2011 Average 3,979,226 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,690,528 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,669.75 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

796.3450
747.1863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to COP 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 772.9495, compared to 782.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 772.9495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 782.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 55.4754 COP (High: 806.6395 / Low: 751.1642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.8567 COP (High: 792.1595 / Low: 774.3028).

January Spread (Volatile) ±55.4754
December Spread (Stable) ±17.8567

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 15.3041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 776.1135) against the same month in 2011 (average: 795.9068), the exchange rate shifted by -19.7933 (-2.49%).

2012 Avg (January) 776.1135
2011 Avg (January) 795.9068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 806.6395 751.1642 776.1135
February 795.3135 772.3600 782.1880
March 794.0217 766.8465 784.9431
April 790.2975 772.1435 779.2370
May 791.1084 740.4887 763.9329
June 775.7982 738.1056 751.2829
July 788.4298 742.1126 759.7154
August 800.6694 769.7443 780.9060
September 797.9975 771.5965 789.3265
October 800.6841 781.6262 788.3520
November 799.4791 778.0964 792.2484
December 792.1595 774.3028 783.7110