YEARLY HIGH
24.2962 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.7313 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.7894 BTN

2012 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 24.2962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 20.7313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5649 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5007 to the December average rate of 23.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.2962 was up 7.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.5992, 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 121,481 BTN
2011 Average 100,440 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 103,657 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,824.51 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.1389
21.2608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 22.4766, compared to 23.1021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.0331 BTN (High: 23.9728 / Low: 21.9397). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6835 BTN (High: 24.1452 / Low: 23.4617).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0331
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6835

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7241 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 23.8544) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.5943), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2601 (+10.47%).

2012 Avg (November) 23.8544
2011 Avg (November) 21.5943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1994 20.7313 21.5007
February 22.2977 21.1779 21.6171
March 22.7741 21.9921 22.3915
April 23.2698 22.2397 22.7314
May 23.8551 22.5117 23.1443
June 24.2169 23.0430 23.4750
July 23.4419 21.9898 22.7508
August 22.7066 21.9843 22.2501
September 23.9728 21.9397 22.7206
October 23.5546 21.7703 23.1377
November 24.2962 23.4303 23.8544
December 24.1452 23.4617 23.8991