YEARLY HIGH
0.8030 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.7383 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7725 ANG

2012 WST to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.8030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.7383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7518 to the December average rate of 0.7797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8030 was down 2.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8258, 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 4,015 ANG
2011 Average 3,845 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 3,691 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.76 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8006
0.7462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ANG 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 0.7723, compared to 0.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0612 ANG (High: 0.8030 / Low: 0.7418). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 ANG (High: 0.7965 / Low: 0.7855).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0612
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.7622) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-1.81%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.7622
2011 Avg (May) 0.7762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7805 0.7383 0.7518
February 0.8004 0.7750 0.7855
March 0.8010 0.7804 0.7961
April 0.7965 0.7855 0.7872
May 0.8030 0.7418 0.7622
June 0.7768 0.7419 0.7507
July 0.7790 0.7384 0.7569
August 0.7814 0.7583 0.7679
September 0.7952 0.7573 0.7788
October 0.7903 0.7738 0.7783
November 0.7805 0.7625 0.7751
December 0.7848 0.7689 0.7797