YEARLY HIGH
0.0449 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0398 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 WST

2013 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0445 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0449 was down 15.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 WST
2012 Average 236 WST
Yearly Trough Low 199 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0449
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0433, compared to 0.0413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0398). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0442).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0445) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-13.87%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0445
2012 Avg (January) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0442 0.0445
February 0.0445 0.0433 0.0440
March 0.0437 0.0429 0.0433
April 0.0435 0.0421 0.0427
May 0.0433 0.0424 0.0429
June 0.0428 0.0420 0.0424
July 0.0426 0.0414 0.0419
August 0.0424 0.0417 0.0421
September 0.0422 0.0409 0.0416
October 0.0416 0.0402 0.0408
November 0.0411 0.0398 0.0405
December 0.0424 0.0398 0.0407