2012 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2852 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2602 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2731 GBP

2012 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.2602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2708 to the December average rate of 0.2710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2852 was up 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2852, 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 1,426 GBP

2011 Average 1,343 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,301 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.82 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2824

0.2661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2736, compared to 0.2725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0174 GBP (High: 0.2777 / Low: 0.2602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GBP (High: 0.2727 / Low: 0.2693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2811) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+6.74%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2811

2011 Avg (March) 0.2633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2795	0.2653	0.2708
February	0.2833	0.2732	0.2776
March	0.2852	0.2749	0.2811
April	0.2794	0.2701	0.2747
May	0.2777	0.2602	0.2674
June	0.2802	0.2664	0.2699
July	0.2827	0.2676	0.2729
August	0.2797	0.2720	0.2753
September	0.2742	0.2669	0.2717
October	0.2744	0.2694	0.2717
November	0.2750	0.2673	0.2727
December	0.2727	0.2693	0.2710