2012 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3905 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2834 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3300 WST

2012 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.2834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1071 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3677 to the December average rate of 1.3146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3905 was down 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,953 WST

2011 Average 6,622 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,417 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.53 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3733

1.3059

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to WST 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 1.3426, compared to 1.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0709 WST (High: 1.3905 / Low: 1.3196). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 WST (High: 1.3213 / Low: 1.3091).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0709

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1036 (+8.19%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3677

2011 Avg (January) 1.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3905	1.3196	1.3677
February	1.3592	1.3161	1.3466
March	1.3513	1.3166	1.3329
April	1.3396	1.3258	1.3366
May	1.3650	1.3101	1.3388
June	1.3428	1.2834	1.3329
July	1.3345	1.2946	1.3211
August	1.3279	1.2947	1.3204
September	1.3280	1.3002	1.3115
October	1.3221	1.2847	1.3145
November	1.3456	1.2938	1.3227
December	1.3213	1.3091	1.3146