2012 VEF to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5647 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5193 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5384 WST

2012 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.5647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.5193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5546 to the December average rate of 0.5328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5647 was down 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,824 WST

2011 Average 2,702 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,596 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.36 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5585

0.5204

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.5401, compared to 0.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0428 WST (High: 0.5621 / Low: 0.5193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 WST (High: 0.5308 / Low: 0.5231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+1.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5546

2011 Avg (January) 0.5474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5647	0.5341	0.5546
February	0.5377	0.5208	0.5307
March	0.5342	0.5200	0.5236
April	0.5308	0.5231	0.5295
May	0.5621	0.5193	0.5472
June	0.5620	0.5367	0.5553
July	0.5581	0.5320	0.5472
August	0.5457	0.5296	0.5386
September	0.5458	0.5244	0.5324
October	0.5363	0.5262	0.5334
November	0.5436	0.5325	0.5353
December	0.5394	0.5312	0.5328