YEARLY HIGH
675.8287 LBP
YEARLY LOW
621.4348 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
651.4858 LBP

2012 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 675.8287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 621.4348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.3940 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 632.7092 to the December average rate of 658.3736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 675.8287 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 704.6031, 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 3,379,144 LBP
2011 Average 3,246,079 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,107,174 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271,969.91 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

673.5714
627.5594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LBP 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 649.6696, compared to 653.3019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 649.6696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 653.3019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 51.8654 LBP (High: 675.8287 / Low: 623.9633). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5199 LBP (High: 670.3701 / Low: 660.8502).

May Spread (Volatile) ±51.8654
April Spread (Stable) ±9.5199

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 21.1801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 641.1119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 653.6237), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5118 (-1.91%).

2012 Avg (May) 641.1119
2011 Avg (May) 653.6237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 656.7989 621.4348 632.7092
February 672.7744 651.9050 660.7735
March 674.0049 656.4938 669.7371
April 670.3701 660.8502 662.2920
May 675.8287 623.9633 641.1119
June 653.2460 623.9822 631.3937
July 659.1307 627.8293 640.6538
August 660.9039 642.4752 650.9696
September 668.3830 642.3988 658.3927
October 666.6980 652.7946 656.6002
November 659.1732 644.7813 654.8218
December 661.2181 649.3597 658.3736