YEARLY HIGH
1.2113 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.1140 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1693 XCD

2012 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0973 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1342 to the December average rate of 1.1813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2113 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2520, 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 6,056 XCD
2011 Average 5,803 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 5,570 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.28 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2076
1.1250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 1.1648, compared to 1.1738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0925 XCD (High: 1.2113 / Low: 1.1188). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 XCD (High: 1.2014 / Low: 1.1848).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0925
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1497) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.49%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1497
2011 Avg (May) 1.1671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1773 1.1140 1.1342
February 1.2065 1.1688 1.1848
March 1.2083 1.1772 1.2008
April 1.2014 1.1848 1.1873
May 1.2113 1.1188 1.1497
June 1.1714 1.1190 1.1319
July 1.1832 1.1274 1.1543
August 1.1886 1.1534 1.1687
September 1.1994 1.1534 1.1825
October 1.1962 1.1733 1.1801
November 1.1817 1.1581 1.1758
December 1.1849 1.1664 1.1813