YEARLY HIGH
0.8052 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.7473 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7791 TRY

2012 WST to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.8052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.7473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7731 to the December average rate of 0.7815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8052 was down 0.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8083, 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 4,026 TRY
2011 Average 3,619 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 3,736 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.44 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7989
0.7621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TRY 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 0.7770, compared to 0.7811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0461 TRY (High: 0.7934 / Low: 0.7473). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 TRY (High: 0.7941 / Low: 0.7806).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.7959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1242 (+18.49%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.7959
2011 Avg (March) 0.6717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7948 0.7544 0.7731
February 0.7885 0.7612 0.7723
March 0.8052 0.7775 0.7959
April 0.7967 0.7724 0.7860
May 0.7934 0.7473 0.7698
June 0.7980 0.7536 0.7651
July 0.8009 0.7568 0.7718
August 0.7911 0.7684 0.7769
September 0.7984 0.7694 0.7885
October 0.7941 0.7806 0.7873
November 0.7863 0.7664 0.7806
December 0.7880 0.7717 0.7815