YEARLY HIGH
3.4821 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.2007 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3573 HKD

2012 WST to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 3.4821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 3.2007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2814 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2606 to the December average rate of 3.3886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4821 was down 3.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6256, 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 17,410 HKD
2011 Average 16,772 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 16,003 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,406.94 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4720
3.2343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HKD 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 3.3482, compared to 3.3664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2653 HKD (High: 3.4821 / Low: 3.2168). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0504 HKD (High: 3.4554 / Low: 3.4050).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2653
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0504

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 0.1077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3.3058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0641 (-1.90%).

2012 Avg (May) 3.3058
2011 Avg (May) 3.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3840 3.2007 3.2606
February 3.4661 3.3576 3.4033
March 3.4733 3.3850 3.4522
April 3.4554 3.4050 3.4135
May 3.4821 3.2168 3.3058
June 3.3669 3.2160 3.2541
July 3.3976 3.2377 3.3021
August 3.4126 3.3116 3.3553
September 3.4414 3.3112 3.3938
October 3.4332 3.3654 3.3856
November 3.3900 3.3219 3.3728
December 3.3986 3.3460 3.3886