YEARLY HIGH
36.1646 DZD
YEARLY LOW
30.9951 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6315 DZD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180,823 DZD
2011 Average 157,349 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 154,975 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,847.43 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

35.5845
31.5679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7890
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3314

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (August) 35.2498
2011 Avg (August) 32.3826

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