YEARLY HIGH
0.3182 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.2923 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3068 JOD

2012 WST to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.3182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.2923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2978 to the December average rate of 0.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3182 was down 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3295, 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 1,591 JOD
2011 Average 1,527 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,462 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.32 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3172
0.2955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JOD 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 0.3060, compared to 0.3076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0246 JOD (High: 0.3182 / Low: 0.2936). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 JOD (High: 0.3156 / Low: 0.3110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-1.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3020
2011 Avg (May) 0.3072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3089 0.2923 0.2978
February 0.3170 0.3071 0.3113
March 0.3175 0.3092 0.3154
April 0.3156 0.3110 0.3119
May 0.3182 0.2936 0.3020
June 0.3080 0.2942 0.2973
July 0.3100 0.2956 0.3016
August 0.3115 0.3020 0.3062
September 0.3144 0.3022 0.3099
October 0.3136 0.3070 0.3092
November 0.3097 0.3033 0.3081
December 0.3118 0.3056 0.3103