2012 WST to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

238.1396 XAF

YEARLY LOW

208.6339 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

220.8241 XAF

2012 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 238.1396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 208.6339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5057 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.4782 to the December average rate of 218.7345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 238.1396 was up 8.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 218.8120, 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 1,190,698 XAF

2011 Average 1,023,478 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,043,169 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,528.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

230.4671

211.9337

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XAF 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 218.1245, compared to 223.5236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.1245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.5285 XAF (High: 238.1396 / Low: 217.6111). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1269 XAF (High: 221.1243 / Low: 216.9974).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.5285

April Spread (Stable) ±4.1269

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.8854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 227.1474) against the same month in 2011 (average: 203.8551), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2923 (+11.43%).

2012 Avg (July) 227.1474

2011 Avg (July) 203.8551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.6259	208.6339	213.4782
February	221.3724	215.3457	217.6077
March	224.9864	216.4760	220.8704
April	221.1243	216.9974	219.1466
May	226.0948	212.6770	218.1364
June	227.1361	216.8043	219.5079
July	238.1396	217.6111	227.1474
August	233.7888	225.7189	228.9226
September	225.8084	218.6629	223.0372
October	225.3598	218.2672	220.8155
November	225.6670	216.8752	222.4845
December	221.3996	216.9004	218.7345