YEARLY HIGH
33.3640 LRD
YEARLY LOW
29.6997 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.8922 LRD

2012 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 33.3640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 29.6997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6643 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.5344 to the December average rate of 31.9586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.3640 was down 1.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.7454, 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 166,820 LRD
2011 Average 155,268 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 148,498 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,321.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.8928
30.3200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 31.7749, compared to 32.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5655 LRD (High: 33.3640 / Low: 30.7985). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5409 LRD (High: 32.2560 / Low: 31.7151).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5655
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5409

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 0.8231 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 31.6050) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.2291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3759 (+1.20%).

2012 Avg (May) 31.6050
2011 Avg (May) 31.2291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8964 29.6997 30.5344
February 32.9214 31.3573 32.1393
March 33.0013 31.9422 32.6784
April 32.7519 32.1426 32.4280
May 33.3640 30.7985 31.6050
June 32.5722 30.7855 31.2647
July 32.8457 31.1020 31.7626
August 32.3688 31.4122 32.0315
September 33.0186 31.5878 32.3015
October 32.4065 31.3298 31.9416
November 32.4142 31.4360 32.0612
December 32.2560 31.7151 31.9586