2012 WST to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3166.4300 GNF

YEARLY LOW

2868.5866 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3049.6756 GNF

2012 WST to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 3166.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2868.5866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 297.8434 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2921.6409 to the December average rate of 3087.6198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3166.4300 was down 4.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 3315.3072, 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 15,832,150 GNF

2011 Average 14,892,209 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 14,342,933 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,489,217.05 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3155.0569

2900.4213

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GNF 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 3015.6496, compared to 3083.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3015.6496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3083.7015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 243.0991 GNF (High: 3123.3701 / Low: 2880.2710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.5773 GNF (High: 3123.5386 / Low: 3059.9613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±243.0991

August Spread (Stable) ±63.5773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 112.6103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -112.6103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 3100.0472) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2885.9839), the exchange rate shifted by +214.0633 (+7.42%).

2012 Avg (September) 3100.0472

2011 Avg (September) 2885.9839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3031.4958	2868.5866	2921.6409
February	3079.1719	2991.8491	3032.2850
March	3166.4277	3037.3608	3133.8372
April	3159.5959	3039.7819	3081.9779
May	3123.3701	2880.2710	2969.3677
June	3046.5245	2899.4577	2954.7887
July	3131.8928	2963.3457	3035.0535
August	3123.5386	3059.9613	3093.8485
September	3166.4300	3038.5303	3100.0472
October	3137.3721	3037.6321	3097.2653
November	3124.1219	3040.4439	3088.3749
December	3128.4118	3024.6020	3087.6198