2012 WST to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9598 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.1033 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5145 SDG

2012 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.9598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.1033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8565 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1239 to the December average rate of 1.9294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9598 was up 57.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2428, 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 9,799 SDG

2011 Average 5,741 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 5,517 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,282.60 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0143

1.0406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 1.1543, compared to 1.8747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1543

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8247 SDG (High: 1.9434 / Low: 1.1187). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 SDG (High: 1.1937 / Low: 1.1730).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8247

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.9332) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7641 (+65.37%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.9332

2011 Avg (September) 1.1690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1684	1.1033	1.1239
February	1.1972	1.1585	1.1741
March	1.1979	1.1694	1.1905
April	1.1937	1.1730	1.1764
May	1.2000	1.1076	1.1390
June	1.1615	1.1083	1.1218
July	1.9434	1.1187	1.6220
August	1.9422	1.8856	1.9157
September	1.9598	1.8865	1.9332
October	1.9548	1.9153	1.9275
November	1.9341	1.8912	1.9201
December	1.9372	1.9050	1.9294