YEARLY HIGH
0.1248 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1050 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1146 WST

2012 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1219 to the December average rate of 0.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1248 was down 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 624 WST
2011 Average 604 WST
Yearly Trough Low 525 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.34 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1233
0.1063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1168, compared to 0.1123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0093 WST (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1120). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.1199 / Low: 0.1167).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1219) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+2.86%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1219
2011 Avg (January) 0.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1248 0.1169 0.1219
February 0.1190 0.1152 0.1175
March 0.1183 0.1137 0.1154
April 0.1174 0.1139 0.1161
May 0.1213 0.1120 0.1175
June 0.1175 0.1083 0.1124
July 0.1105 0.1050 0.1083
August 0.1119 0.1069 0.1091
September 0.1098 0.1064 0.1077
October 0.1165 0.1076 0.1137
November 0.1189 0.1152 0.1166
December 0.1199 0.1167 0.1186