2012 WST to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1004.8409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 863.3109.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.5300 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 932.6297 to the December average rate of 987.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1004.8409 was up 7.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 934.8946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
WST to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 924.8504, compared to 970.8205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.9701 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 91.7656 MGA (High: 1004.8409 / Low: 913.0753). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5835 MGA (High: 983.8179 / Low: 960.2344).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 36.7171 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 959.1093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 868.5265), the exchange rate shifted by +90.5828 (+10.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 959.8775 | 913.1857 | 932.6297 |
| February | 975.2925 | 940.1681 | 953.0312 |
| March | 969.9301 | 930.7696 | 953.0551 |
| April | 939.3359 | 910.8353 | 924.7515 |
| May | 930.8577 | 863.3109 | 888.0343 |
| June | 921.5440 | 877.6301 | 897.6005 |
| July | 1004.8409 | 913.0753 | 959.1093 |
| August | 987.6166 | 960.1299 | 973.2986 |
| September | 987.5254 | 955.1441 | 970.6473 |
| October | 977.7020 | 951.9851 | 959.6387 |
| November | 983.8179 | 960.2344 | 974.6921 |
| December | 994.8091 | 970.3688 | 987.5371 |