YEARLY HIGH
403.7477 KPW
YEARLY LOW
371.1905 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
389.5302 KPW

2012 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 403.7477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 371.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5572 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 378.0102 to the December average rate of 393.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 403.7477 was up 3.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 389.5026, 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 2,018,738 KPW
2011 Average 401,480 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,855,953 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,785.86 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

402.5469
375.1639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KPW 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 388.2821, compared to 390.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.2821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 30.7841 KPW (High: 403.7477 / Low: 372.9636). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5431 KPW (High: 400.4866 / Low: 394.9435).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.7841
April Spread (Stable) ±5.5431

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 12.5737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 383.2182) against the same month in 2011 (average: 61.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +322.0583 (+526.58%).

2012 Avg (May) 383.2182
2011 Avg (May) 61.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 392.4441 371.1905 378.0102
February 402.2567 389.6494 394.9615
March 402.7471 392.3921 400.2650
April 400.4866 394.9435 395.7919
May 403.7477 372.9636 383.2182
June 390.5806 373.0216 377.4458
July 394.1486 375.7247 383.1934
August 395.9488 384.2472 389.3344
September 399.5534 384.2472 393.9066
October 398.4771 390.8029 393.0869
November 393.6164 385.7534 391.6480
December 394.6764 388.5626 393.4999