2012 WST to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8816.4871 STD

YEARLY LOW

7630.9348 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

8279.3058 STD

2012 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 8816.4871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7630.9348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1185.5522 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7972.8972 to the December average rate of 8190.2629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8816.4871 was up 7.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 8193.0945, 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 44,082,435 STD

2011 Average 37,992,131 STD

Yearly Trough Low 38,154,674 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,927,761.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8783.0931

7899.2430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to STD 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 8119.7767, compared to 8438.8348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 319.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8119.7767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8438.8348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 672.7097 STD (High: 8816.3295 / Low: 8143.6199). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 173.7513 STD (High: 8295.5654 / Low: 8121.8141).

July Spread (Volatile) ±672.7097

December Spread (Stable) ±173.7513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 196.3989 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -196.3989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 8709.4389) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7667.3274), the exchange rate shifted by +1042.1115 (+13.59%).

2012 Avg (August) 8709.4389

2011 Avg (August) 7667.3274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8236.4349	7630.9348	7972.8972
February	8334.5366	8020.2547	8141.2931
March	8433.5619	8086.9610	8261.0139
April	8297.3041	8093.8869	8198.9258
May	8455.4838	7789.7641	8063.0356
June	8359.8396	7873.3750	8081.4947
July	8816.3295	8143.6199	8439.3871
August	8816.4871	8549.4439	8709.4389
September	8749.0279	8381.8898	8587.5091
October	8681.3246	8235.2868	8391.1102
November	8431.4976	8114.7251	8315.3006
December	8295.5654	8121.8141	8190.2629