2012 WST to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |