2012 WST to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 133.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 118.0950.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7394 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.1039 to the December average rate of 130.5689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 133.8343 was up 2.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 130.2330, 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 MRO 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 125.4614, compared to 129.9453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4839 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 9.6003 MRO (High: 131.0194 / Low: 121.4191). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0229 MRO (High: 130.6537 / Low: 127.6308).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.6271 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 131.7502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 122.8731), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8771 (+7.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 126.3133 | 118.0950 | 121.1039 |
| February | 131.2060 | 125.2666 | 127.6666 |
| March | 131.0107 | 127.4154 | 130.0604 |
| April | 129.6929 | 126.0174 | 127.5362 |
| May | 129.6160 | 120.3649 | 123.9091 |
| June | 126.7046 | 119.9286 | 122.4921 |
| July | 131.0194 | 121.4191 | 125.9874 |
| August | 132.0247 | 128.5321 | 130.4025 |
| September | 133.8343 | 128.5734 | 131.7502 |
| October | 133.3976 | 130.0043 | 131.3038 |
| November | 130.6537 | 127.6308 | 129.6590 |
| December | 132.2692 | 128.5660 | 130.5689 |