YEARLY HIGH
1979.9782 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1752.7364 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1883.5755 SLL

2012 WST to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1979.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 1752.7364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.2418 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1840.8613 to the December average rate of 1894.8505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1979.9782 was down 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 2026.9674, 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 9,899,891 SLL
2011 Average 9,337,385 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,763,682 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136,209.11 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1953.7534
1816.1378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SLL 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 1881.8729, compared to 1885.2781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1881.8729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1885.2781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 163.0192 SLL (High: 1915.7556 / Low: 1752.7364). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.7974 SLL (High: 1942.2030 / Low: 1902.4057).

July Spread (Volatile) ±163.0192
April Spread (Stable) ±39.7974

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 68.3388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.3388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1942.2854) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1811.4488), the exchange rate shifted by +130.8367 (+7.22%).

2012 Avg (March) 1942.2854
2011 Avg (March) 1811.4488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1938.5674 1792.7630 1840.8613
February 1953.0795 1881.0569 1911.5435
March 1979.9782 1917.8806 1942.2854
April 1942.2030 1902.4057 1918.6400
May 1955.8652 1796.4424 1850.3012
June 1896.4898 1806.8296 1827.6058
July 1915.7556 1752.7364 1850.7541
August 1909.8671 1853.4242 1881.5771
September 1932.5072 1857.1244 1903.4444
October 1924.0180 1881.0875 1897.2359
November 1900.9435 1852.4555 1883.8064
December 1906.0986 1865.4076 1894.8505