2012 WST to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |