2012 WST to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.5495 JMD

YEARLY LOW

35.4847 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.2430 JMD

2012 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 40.5495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 35.4847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0648 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1889 to the December average rate of 40.2005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.5495 was up 1.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.9508, 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 202,747 JMD

2011 Average 185,068 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 177,424 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,323.91 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.6016

35.7878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 37.4342, compared to 39.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.8832 JMD (High: 38.9385 / Low: 36.0553). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5824 JMD (High: 39.6410 / Low: 39.0586).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.8832

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0419 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 40.2005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.9723), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2282 (+11.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 40.2005

2011 Avg (December) 35.9723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.6075	35.4847	36.1889
February	38.6379	37.2821	37.8792
March	38.9974	37.6907	38.5249
April	38.6023	37.9675	38.1116
May	38.9385	36.0553	37.0697
June	37.9949	36.2959	36.8308
July	38.9201	36.7695	37.6967
August	39.1066	38.0931	38.5516
September	39.6764	38.1089	39.0770
October	39.6410	39.0586	39.2876
November	39.7512	38.8827	39.4979
December	40.5495	39.3549	40.2005