YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 WST

2012 YER to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0113 was down 0.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 56 WST
2011 Average 54 WST
Yearly Trough Low 51 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0112
0.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to WST 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0106).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0110) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.82%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0110
2011 Avg (May) 0.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0105 0.0109
February 0.0108 0.0102 0.0105
March 0.0106 0.0104 0.0104
April 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
May 0.0113 0.0104 0.0110
June 0.0112 0.0107 0.0111
July 0.0111 0.0106 0.0109
August 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
September 0.0109 0.0105 0.0106
October 0.0107 0.0105 0.0107
November 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
December 0.0108 0.0106 0.0106