2012 WST to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.9368 GMD

YEARLY LOW

11.8770 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4619 GMD

2012 WST to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 14.9368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0598 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4542 to the December average rate of 13.5725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.9368 was up 13.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1299, 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 74,684 GMD

2011 Average 60,704 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 59,385 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,299.05 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.8448

12.2369

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GMD 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 13.0419, compared to 13.8820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 1.9614 GMD (High: 14.8742 / Low: 12.9128). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5383 GMD (High: 14.6506 / Low: 14.1123).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9614

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1588 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 14.6275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4382), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1893 (+17.60%).

2012 Avg (October) 14.6275

2011 Avg (October) 12.4382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0781	11.8770	12.4542
February	13.8540	12.8482	13.3208
March	13.7892	13.0132	13.5688
April	13.3474	12.7265	13.0143
May	13.5119	12.4846	12.9295
June	13.4663	12.4869	12.9638
July	13.8516	12.9955	13.3891
August	14.5044	13.4711	13.7713
September	14.6506	14.1123	14.4626
October	14.9368	14.3725	14.6275
November	14.8742	12.9128	13.4687
December	14.2637	13.0592	13.5725