2012 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

510.2065 KRW

YEARLY LOW

464.4018 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

487.3793 KRW

2012 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 510.2065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 464.4018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.8047 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 479.8422 to the December average rate of 470.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 510.2065 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 509.2431, 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 2,551,032 KRW

2011 Average 2,384,782 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,322,009 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,023.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

503.9445

467.1823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 492.3574, compared to 482.4011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 492.3574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 482.4011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 30.9562 KRW (High: 509.8178 / Low: 478.8617). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4843 KRW (High: 473.1748 / Low: 465.6905).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.9562

December Spread (Stable) ±7.4843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.6967 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 492.8061) against the same month in 2011 (average: 470.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8005 (+4.85%).

2012 Avg (May) 492.8061

2011 Avg (May) 470.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	492.1922	468.0619	479.8422
February	503.1201	484.3866	492.8944
March	506.2682	491.2596	500.8810
April	505.4086	493.3397	499.3260
May	510.2065	481.5294	492.8061
June	509.8178	478.8617	488.3948
July	503.6681	476.9983	486.4292
August	498.8391	484.5294	489.7642
September	498.1657	481.9463	491.6072
October	493.0156	475.8308	483.0285
November	477.4604	464.4018	473.3318
December	473.1748	465.6905	470.2458