2012 WST to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 49.8175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 44.1725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6450 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0228 to the December average rate of 46.5932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.8175 was up 7.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 46.1568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
WST to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 46.2913, compared to 47.2964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0051 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.9807 ALL (High: 49.8175 / Low: 45.8368). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9790 ALL (High: 47.0986 / Low: 46.1197).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8068 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 47.6081) against the same month in 2011 (average: 43.4512), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1569 (+9.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.4336 | 44.1725 | 45.0228 |
| February | 47.0218 | 45.5727 | 46.1798 |
| March | 47.7331 | 46.1944 | 47.0934 |
| April | 47.0986 | 46.1197 | 46.7736 |
| May | 48.1476 | 45.0979 | 46.3504 |
| June | 48.1877 | 45.6847 | 46.3278 |
| July | 49.8175 | 45.8368 | 47.6081 |
| August | 48.8090 | 47.3684 | 47.9276 |
| September | 48.3112 | 46.0287 | 47.2332 |
| October | 48.1198 | 46.4081 | 47.0164 |
| November | 48.0533 | 46.2667 | 47.4000 |
| December | 47.1769 | 46.1538 | 46.5932 |