YEARLY HIGH
18.8860 HTG
YEARLY LOW
16.6494 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0428 HTG

2012 WST to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 18.8860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 16.6494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2366 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9953 to the December average rate of 18.4272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8860 was down 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.9558, 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 94,430 HTG
2011 Average 87,476 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 83,247 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,182.90 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.5704
16.8521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HTG 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 17.8039, compared to 18.2817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4996 HTG (High: 18.8860 / Low: 17.3864). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3288 HTG (High: 18.5195 / Low: 18.1907).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4996
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3288

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 0.3117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 17.8891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.6475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2416 (+1.37%).

2012 Avg (May) 17.8891
2011 Avg (May) 17.6475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7028 16.6494 16.9953
February 18.2560 17.4823 17.7749
March 18.4610 17.8758 18.3019
April 18.5432 17.9911 18.2008
May 18.8860 17.3864 17.8891
June 18.3225 17.3967 17.6617
July 18.4439 17.5231 17.9200
August 18.4220 17.9677 18.1856
September 18.7195 17.9369 18.4099
October 18.6724 18.2809 18.4089
November 18.4790 18.0700 18.3388
December 18.5195 18.1907 18.4272