2012 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 24.5872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 20.7371.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8501 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4890 to the December average rate of 23.8963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.5872 was up 8.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.7115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
WST to INR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.4667, compared to 23.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.5606 INR (High: 24.5872 / Low: 23.0266). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7083 INR (High: 24.1440 / Low: 23.4357).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6345 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 23.5804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.6978), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8826 (+19.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2446 | 20.7371 | 21.4890 |
| February | 22.0134 | 21.1867 | 21.5910 |
| March | 22.7991 | 21.8522 | 22.3863 |
| April | 23.2595 | 22.2368 | 22.7362 |
| May | 23.8348 | 22.5212 | 23.1334 |
| June | 24.2173 | 23.0371 | 23.4644 |
| July | 24.5872 | 23.0266 | 23.5804 |
| August | 24.5080 | 23.7736 | 24.0177 |
| September | 24.4533 | 23.3954 | 23.8067 |
| October | 23.5718 | 22.7352 | 23.1722 |
| November | 24.2812 | 23.4529 | 23.8463 |
| December | 24.1440 | 23.4357 | 23.8963 |