2012 WST to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5672 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5233 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5406 SGD

2012 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.5233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5373 to the December average rate of 0.5337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5672 was up 0.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5661, 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 2,836 SGD

2011 Average 2,707 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,616 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.75 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5624

0.5298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5452, compared to 0.5361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0342 SGD (High: 0.5594 / Low: 0.5252). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SGD (High: 0.5363 / Low: 0.5271).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5597) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+3.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5597

2011 Avg (March) 0.5394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5534	0.5252	0.5373
February	0.5612	0.5402	0.5504
March	0.5672	0.5507	0.5597
April	0.5594	0.5435	0.5501
May	0.5594	0.5252	0.5374
June	0.5542	0.5298	0.5363
July	0.5525	0.5283	0.5367
August	0.5500	0.5350	0.5399
September	0.5458	0.5271	0.5389
October	0.5443	0.5295	0.5346
November	0.5357	0.5233	0.5325
December	0.5363	0.5271	0.5337