YEARLY HIGH
714.7251 TZS
YEARLY LOW
649.9700 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
685.3580 TZS

2012 WST to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 714.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 649.9700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.7551 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 666.7275 to the December average rate of 696.3423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 714.7251 was down 9.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 791.4323, 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 3,573,626 TZS
2011 Average 3,415,108 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,249,850 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323,775.70 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

713.2041
656.9211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TZS 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 683.5967, compared to 687.1193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 683.5967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 687.1193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 57.5766 TZS (High: 707.5466 / Low: 649.9700). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4575 TZS (High: 702.5475 / Low: 690.0900).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.5766
December Spread (Stable) ±12.4575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 23.4252 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 708.5139) against the same month in 2011 (average: 641.8229), the exchange rate shifted by +66.6910 (+10.39%).

2012 Avg (March) 708.5139
2011 Avg (March) 641.8229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 695.7951 651.3126 666.7275
February 711.8719 688.5990 697.5771
March 714.7251 694.0787 708.5139
April 708.8391 689.8224 695.2877
May 707.5466 649.9700 671.8625
June 685.3483 651.1139 661.6113
July 694.7565 657.1571 673.3341
August 691.4728 671.6542 680.8080
September 699.1857 671.5919 687.9842
October 698.3193 684.4244 689.3144
November 700.2843 682.3561 694.9328
December 702.5475 690.0900 696.3423