YEARLY HIGH
13.2251 TWD
YEARLY LOW
12.2376 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7957 TWD

2012 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 13.2251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 12.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9876 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6083 to the December average rate of 12.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.2251 was down 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.4674, 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 66,126 TWD
2011 Average 63,320 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 61,188 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,937.77 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.1903
12.4900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 12.7935, compared to 12.7978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9192 TWD (High: 13.1568 / Low: 12.2376). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1880 TWD (High: 12.7463 / Low: 12.5583).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9192
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1880

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 0.4063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 12.9670) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5335 (+4.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 12.9670
2011 Avg (February) 12.4334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0653 12.3441 12.6083
February 13.2251 12.8052 12.9670
March 13.2208 12.8844 13.1319
April 13.1583 12.8235 12.9560
May 13.1568 12.2376 12.5497
June 12.9622 12.4272 12.5484
July 13.2005 12.4871 12.7623
August 13.1851 12.8109 12.9576
September 13.0646 12.6656 12.9146
October 12.9719 12.6931 12.7746
November 12.7943 12.4314 12.6736
December 12.7463 12.5583 12.7039