2012 WST to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 806.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 738.1056.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.5339 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 776.1135 to the December average rate of 783.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 806.6395 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 840.5927, 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 COP 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 772.9495, compared to 782.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 55.4754 COP (High: 806.6395 / Low: 751.1642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.8567 COP (High: 792.1595 / Low: 774.3028).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 15.3041 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 776.1135) against the same month in 2011 (average: 795.9068), the exchange rate shifted by -19.7933 (-2.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 806.6395 | 751.1642 | 776.1135 |
| February | 795.3135 | 772.3600 | 782.1880 |
| March | 794.0217 | 766.8465 | 784.9431 |
| April | 790.2975 | 772.1435 | 779.2370 |
| May | 791.1084 | 740.4887 | 763.9329 |
| June | 775.7982 | 738.1056 | 751.2829 |
| July | 788.4298 | 742.1126 | 759.7154 |
| August | 800.6694 | 769.7443 | 780.9060 |
| September | 797.9975 | 771.5965 | 789.3265 |
| October | 800.6841 | 781.6262 | 788.3520 |
| November | 799.4791 | 778.0964 | 792.2484 |
| December | 792.1595 | 774.3028 | 783.7110 |