YEARLY HIGH
66.5658 KZT
YEARLY LOW
61.2069 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.5418 KZT

2012 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 66.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 61.2069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3589 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.3356 to the December average rate of 65.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.5658 was down 2.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.1307, 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 332,829 KZT
2011 Average 315,847 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 306,034 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,794.37 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.1287
61.9908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KZT 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 63.9171, compared to 65.1665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.9171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.1665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.0342 KZT (High: 66.3287 / Low: 61.2944). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9495 KZT (High: 65.7094 / Low: 64.7599).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0342
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 2.0192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 65.5413) against the same month in 2011 (average: 64.3908), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1505 (+1.79%).

2012 Avg (September) 65.5413
2011 Avg (September) 64.3908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.7776 61.2069 62.3356
February 66.0881 64.3584 65.0368
March 66.2403 64.4103 65.7325
April 65.7094 64.7599 64.9902
May 66.3287 61.2944 62.9710
June 64.5922 61.5202 62.4366
July 65.7697 62.5150 63.7854
August 65.4752 63.7391 64.6746
September 66.5658 63.8260 65.5413
October 66.4785 65.3340 65.7066
November 66.1013 64.5080 65.5073
December 66.1554 64.9720 65.7839