2012 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4475 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4163 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4326 CAD

2012 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.4475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.4163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4258 to the December average rate of 0.4330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4475 was down 1.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4535, 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 2,238 CAD

2011 Average 2,130 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,082 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.92 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4434

0.4242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.4339, compared to 0.4312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0290 CAD (High: 0.4475 / Low: 0.4185). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 CAD (High: 0.4365 / Low: 0.4288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+2.48%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4299

2011 Avg (May) 0.4195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4402	0.4163	0.4258
February	0.4465	0.4315	0.4378
March	0.4449	0.4326	0.4418
April	0.4432	0.4307	0.4366
May	0.4475	0.4185	0.4299
June	0.4473	0.4265	0.4311
July	0.4468	0.4242	0.4315
August	0.4349	0.4220	0.4295
September	0.4361	0.4167	0.4284
October	0.4373	0.4261	0.4310
November	0.4379	0.4254	0.4339
December	0.4365	0.4288	0.4330