YEARLY HIGH
1804.2661 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1666.3540 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1749.7341 KHR

2012 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1804.2661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1666.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.9121 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1713.5142 to the December average rate of 1746.1312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1804.2661 was down 5.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1908.7937, 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 9,021,331 KHR
2011 Average 8,743,278 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 8,331,770 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 689,560.74 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1789.3809
1705.0623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KHR 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 1743.8862, compared to 1755.5821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1743.8862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1755.5821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 137.6939 KHR (High: 1804.0479 / Low: 1666.3540). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.1448 KHR (High: 1792.0440 / Low: 1751.8992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±137.6939
April Spread (Stable) ±40.1448

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 48.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1746.4098) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1819.5275), the exchange rate shifted by -73.1177 (-4.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 1746.4098
2011 Avg (July) 1819.5275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1796.3183 1668.3981 1713.5142
February 1799.4562 1748.8189 1769.5599
March 1796.5492 1745.3004 1782.3544
April 1792.0440 1751.8992 1766.9000
May 1804.0479 1666.3540 1718.8999
June 1759.7863 1678.6720 1712.0889
July 1804.2661 1710.3488 1746.4098
August 1782.4047 1734.8677 1760.1404
September 1803.5842 1732.4299 1775.5669
October 1796.7333 1749.2490 1762.3159
November 1766.9254 1714.1687 1742.9283
December 1756.6322 1708.9328 1746.1312