2012 WST to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 36.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 30.9951.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1695 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9027 to the December average rate of 34.3500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.1646 was up 6.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.8040, 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 DZD 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 32.5154, compared to 34.7476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.7890 DZD (High: 35.8653 / Low: 33.0763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3314 DZD (High: 34.4772 / Low: 34.1458).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7584 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 35.2498) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.3826), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8672 (+8.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2261 | 31.1964 | 31.9027 |
| February | 33.1837 | 32.5282 | 32.7960 |
| March | 33.4896 | 32.4040 | 33.1062 |
| April | 33.0498 | 32.3731 | 32.6954 |
| May | 33.4474 | 30.9951 | 31.9370 |
| June | 33.4797 | 32.0339 | 32.6549 |
| July | 35.8653 | 33.0763 | 34.5656 |
| August | 36.1646 | 34.6463 | 35.2498 |
| September | 35.4019 | 34.0561 | 34.8829 |
| October | 35.2308 | 34.4001 | 34.7224 |
| November | 35.0887 | 33.8195 | 34.7149 |
| December | 34.4772 | 34.1458 | 34.3500 |