YEARLY HIGH
0.5637 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5062 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5435 LYD

2012 WST to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.5637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.5062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5209 to the December average rate of 0.5502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5637 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5642, 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 2,819 LYD
2011 Average 2,631 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,531 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.77 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5622
0.5171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LYD 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 0.5404, compared to 0.5467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0445 LYD (High: 0.5623 / Low: 0.5178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 LYD (High: 0.5531 / Low: 0.5428).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.5524) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+3.12%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.5524
2011 Avg (September) 0.5357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5412 0.5062 0.5209
February 0.5582 0.5319 0.5459
March 0.5633 0.5472 0.5584
April 0.5586 0.5461 0.5495
May 0.5623 0.5178 0.5357
June 0.5547 0.5239 0.5319
July 0.5574 0.5254 0.5393
August 0.5552 0.5398 0.5469
September 0.5637 0.5386 0.5524
October 0.5544 0.5366 0.5454
November 0.5508 0.5332 0.5458
December 0.5531 0.5428 0.5502