YEARLY HIGH
21.0649 KGS
YEARLY LOW
19.0373 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2106 KGS

2012 WST to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 21.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 19.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0276 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6047 to the December average rate of 20.7234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.0649 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.6747, 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 105,325 KGS
2011 Average 99,316 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 95,186 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,138.16 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.8806
19.3405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KGS 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 20.2129, compared to 20.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.8127 KGS (High: 20.8499 / Low: 19.0373). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2799 KGS (High: 20.7422 / Low: 20.4623).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5386 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 20.0367) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-0.04%).

2012 Avg (May) 20.0367
2011 Avg (May) 20.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3323 19.2212 19.6047
February 20.9548 20.2767 20.5283
March 20.8861 20.4288 20.7523
April 20.7422 20.4623 20.5753
May 21.0649 19.5283 20.0367
June 20.5482 19.4798 19.7801
July 20.5734 19.3229 19.8606
August 19.8055 19.2088 19.4688
September 20.8499 19.0373 20.0649
October 20.8751 20.4329 20.5648
November 20.6740 20.2543 20.5677
December 20.8072 20.4029 20.7234