2012 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.9061 JPY

YEARLY LOW

31.6995 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.5605 JPY

2012 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 37.9061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 31.6995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2066 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3225 to the December average rate of 36.6349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.9061 was up 2.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.8300, 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 189,530 JPY

2011 Average 171,698 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 158,497 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,032.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.1301

31.8855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 34.4081, compared to 34.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.1301 JPY (High: 36.0988 / Low: 32.9686). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7586 JPY (High: 34.9169 / Low: 34.1583).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1301

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7586

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 1.8280 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 36.6349) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.4577), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1772 (+12.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 36.6349

2011 Avg (December) 32.4577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.9882	31.6995	32.3225
February	36.0988	32.9686	34.4788
March	37.4484	35.8940	36.6931
April	36.9176	35.2877	35.7671
May	35.8144	32.7295	33.9391
June	34.3600	32.3786	33.2480
July	34.2986	33.0317	33.6349
August	34.8824	33.8359	34.0462
September	34.9016	33.3492	34.2161
October	34.9169	34.1583	34.5020
November	35.8909	34.0439	35.2430
December	37.9061	35.5723	36.6349