2012 WST to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 5506.5526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4596.9325.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 909.6201 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4724.9546 to the December average rate of 5374.8382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5506.5526 was up 6.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 5171.3260, 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 IRR 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 5114.5574, compared to 5333.1330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 218.5756 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 428.7264 IRR (High: 5506.5526 / Low: 5077.8262). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 88.2069 IRR (High: 5401.8989 / Low: 5313.6920).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 77.4932 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 5224.1984) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4569.8486), the exchange rate shifted by +654.3498 (+14.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4935.1924 | 4596.9325 | 4724.9546 |
| February | 5270.5451 | 4890.4364 | 5112.2325 |
| March | 5284.5246 | 5147.3250 | 5252.7245 |
| April | 5420.8983 | 5181.0820 | 5226.5291 |
| May | 5506.5526 | 5077.8262 | 5224.1984 |
| June | 5334.4555 | 5085.3028 | 5146.7052 |
| July | 5391.1319 | 5117.2978 | 5230.3254 |
| August | 5380.8431 | 5244.2475 | 5309.6907 |
| September | 5452.2908 | 5232.7983 | 5365.2944 |
| October | 5441.5016 | 5333.2899 | 5368.2143 |
| November | 5405.8792 | 5260.7361 | 5350.4350 |
| December | 5401.8989 | 5313.6920 | 5374.8382 |