2012 WST to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2516 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.0989 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1625 LTL

2012 WST to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1526 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1239 to the December average rate of 1.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2516 was up 8.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1524, 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 6,258 LTL

2011 Average 5,347 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 5,495 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.12 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2132

1.1158

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LTL 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 1.1484, compared to 1.1767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1061 LTL (High: 1.2516 / Low: 1.1455). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 LTL (High: 1.1638 / Low: 1.1402).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1061

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1960) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1230 (+11.46%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1960

2011 Avg (July) 1.0730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1598	1.0989	1.1239
February	1.1655	1.1335	1.1459
March	1.1836	1.1400	1.1629
April	1.1638	1.1402	1.1537
May	1.1898	1.1195	1.1477
June	1.1980	1.1414	1.1560
July	1.2516	1.1455	1.1960
August	1.2342	1.1879	1.2051
September	1.1894	1.1544	1.1747
October	1.1868	1.1468	1.1622
November	1.1881	1.1401	1.1714
December	1.1657	1.1407	1.1508