YEARLY HIGH
0.4357 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3851 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4057 CHF

2012 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3940 to the December average rate of 0.4028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4357 was up 3.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4201, 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 2,179 CHF
2011 Average 1,908 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,926 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.97 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4217
0.3915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.4005, compared to 0.4109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0370 CHF (High: 0.4357 / Low: 0.3987). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CHF (High: 0.4054 / Low: 0.3976).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+13.90%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4160
2011 Avg (July) 0.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4047 0.3851 0.3940
February 0.4073 0.3960 0.4003
March 0.4159 0.3979 0.4061
April 0.4054 0.3976 0.4016
May 0.4140 0.3896 0.3994
June 0.4158 0.3967 0.4018
July 0.4357 0.3987 0.4160
August 0.4284 0.4130 0.4191
September 0.4164 0.4029 0.4113
October 0.4155 0.4016 0.4072
November 0.4148 0.3978 0.4088
December 0.4088 0.3990 0.4028