YEARLY HIGH
0.6442 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6138 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6297 WST

2013 AED to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AED to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.6442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.6138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6222 to the December average rate of 0.6326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6442 was down 2.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,221 WST
2012 Average 3,147 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,069 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.37 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6442
0.6175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 0.6246, compared to 0.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0143 WST (High: 0.6384 / Low: 0.6241). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 WST (High: 0.6236 / Low: 0.6197).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6420) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+1.99%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6420
2012 Avg (August) 0.6295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6236 0.6197 0.6222
February 0.6274 0.6171 0.6197
March 0.6274 0.6199 0.6256
April 0.6262 0.6138 0.6213
May 0.6325 0.6210 0.6267
June 0.6373 0.6258 0.6324
July 0.6418 0.6356 0.6389
August 0.6442 0.6374 0.6420
September 0.6439 0.6298 0.6356
October 0.6328 0.6227 0.6284
November 0.6384 0.6241 0.6305
December 0.6350 0.6284 0.6326