2012 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4428 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.3959 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4179 AUD

2012 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.4428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.3959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4038 to the December average rate of 0.4181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4428 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4461, 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 2,214 AUD

2011 Average 2,087 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,980 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.39 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4291

0.4015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.4179, compared to 0.4180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0288 AUD (High: 0.4386 / Low: 0.4098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 AUD (High: 0.4228 / Low: 0.4134).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4268) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+5.19%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4268

2011 Avg (May) 0.4058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4145	0.3959	0.4038
February	0.4183	0.4014	0.4095
March	0.4293	0.4115	0.4219
April	0.4299	0.4199	0.4246
May	0.4428	0.4166	0.4268
June	0.4386	0.4098	0.4205
July	0.4271	0.4071	0.4131
August	0.4199	0.4090	0.4129
September	0.4277	0.4111	0.4207
October	0.4313	0.4187	0.4245
November	0.4227	0.4107	0.4185
December	0.4228	0.4134	0.4181