2012 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

728.9447 SOS

YEARLY LOW

662.7515 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

701.7838 SOS

2012 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 728.9447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 662.7515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1932 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 684.1706 to the December average rate of 705.2220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 728.9447 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 759.9375, 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 3,644,723 SOS

2011 Average 3,478,427 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,313,757 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,965.94 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

727.3808

674.2958

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 700.3716, compared to 703.1960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 700.3716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 703.1960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 66.1932 SOS (High: 728.9447 / Low: 662.7515). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8242 SOS (High: 709.5423 / Low: 696.7181).

May Spread (Volatile) ±66.1932

December Spread (Stable) ±12.8242

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 25.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 689.0898) against the same month in 2011 (average: 692.9865), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8968 (-0.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 689.0898

2011 Avg (May) 692.9865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	709.8890	671.0297	684.1706
February	726.9699	703.1142	713.1833
March	728.0368	710.1866	722.9570
April	723.9652	707.1682	714.1093
May	728.9447	662.7515	689.0898
June	703.0472	665.2055	678.7196
July	712.8074	676.7105	690.6996
August	711.7491	693.5762	702.6742
September	721.6571	693.1607	710.3626
October	720.0142	700.3015	707.7553
November	707.6279	692.4058	702.4624
December	709.5423	696.7181	705.2220