2012 WST to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9258 VEF

YEARLY LOW

1.7707 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8583 VEF

2012 WST to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.9258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.7707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1551 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8037 to the December average rate of 1.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9258 was down 3.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9961, 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 9,629 VEF

2011 Average 9,256 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 8,854 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.32 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9208

1.7901

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to VEF 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 1.8527, compared to 1.8640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1466 VEF (High: 1.9258 / Low: 1.7792). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 VEF (High: 1.9118 / Low: 1.8841).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1466

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 0.0600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.8285) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-1.82%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.8285

2011 Avg (May) 1.8624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8721	1.7707	1.8037
February	1.9203	1.8598	1.8846
March	1.9231	1.8719	1.9099
April	1.9118	1.8841	1.8885
May	1.9258	1.7792	1.8285
June	1.8633	1.7795	1.8010
July	1.8797	1.7918	1.8280
August	1.8883	1.8325	1.8568
September	1.9068	1.8323	1.8788
October	1.9003	1.8647	1.8749
November	1.8780	1.8397	1.8681
December	1.8827	1.8541	1.8770