2012 WST to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 WST to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the WST to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 3.8974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 3.2664.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6310 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3634 to the December average rate of 3.7722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8974 was up 7.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
WST to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4226, compared to 3.6825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2599 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3052 ZAR (High: 3.7280 / Low: 3.4228). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1182 ZAR (High: 3.4322 / Low: 3.3140).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0593 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3.8315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3635 (+10.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4945 | 3.2664 | 3.3634 |
| February | 3.4466 | 3.2833 | 3.3594 |
| March | 3.4322 | 3.3140 | 3.3811 |
| April | 3.5197 | 3.3790 | 3.4424 |
| May | 3.5739 | 3.3116 | 3.4685 |
| June | 3.6306 | 3.4353 | 3.5209 |
| July | 3.7280 | 3.4228 | 3.5102 |
| August | 3.6686 | 3.4952 | 3.5735 |
| September | 3.6806 | 3.4911 | 3.6221 |
| October | 3.8814 | 3.6983 | 3.7853 |
| November | 3.8974 | 3.7379 | 3.8315 |
| December | 3.8650 | 3.7043 | 3.7722 |