2012 WST to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8338 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.6048 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7311 CNY

2012 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.8338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.6048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2290 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6526 to the December average rate of 2.7290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8338 was down 5.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9929, 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 14,169 CNY

2011 Average 13,924 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 13,024 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,144.93 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8224

2.6372

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.7260, compared to 2.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2060 CNY (High: 2.8265 / Low: 2.6205). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 CNY (High: 2.8038 / Low: 2.7630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2060

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.8070) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+0.51%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.8070

2011 Avg (March) 2.7927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7565	2.6048	2.6526
February	2.8155	2.7305	2.7649
March	2.8338	2.7556	2.8070
April	2.8038	2.7630	2.7718
May	2.8265	2.6205	2.6914
June	2.7618	2.6378	2.6687
July	2.7979	2.6595	2.7130
August	2.8009	2.7147	2.7512
September	2.8057	2.7059	2.7667
October	2.7925	2.7168	2.7405
November	2.7350	2.6711	2.7160
December	2.7437	2.6928	2.7290