2012 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5684 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5141 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5343 NZD

2012 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.5684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.5141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5252 to the December average rate of 0.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5684 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5839, 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 2,842 NZD

2011 Average 2,723 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,570 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.46 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5525

0.5228

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5365, compared to 0.5320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0428 NZD (High: 0.5660 / Low: 0.5232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 NZD (High: 0.5367 / Low: 0.5278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5500) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+1.15%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5500

2011 Avg (May) 0.5438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5383	0.5141	0.5252
February	0.5350	0.5191	0.5262
March	0.5524	0.5285	0.5420
April	0.5437	0.5311	0.5373
May	0.5684	0.5342	0.5500
June	0.5660	0.5232	0.5384
July	0.5562	0.5232	0.5327
August	0.5434	0.5271	0.5336
September	0.5411	0.5243	0.5343
October	0.5367	0.5278	0.5331
November	0.5379	0.5208	0.5313
December	0.5357	0.5161	0.5269