YEARLY HIGH
1.3285 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2602 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2943 WST

2013 ANG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ANG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.3285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.2602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2837 to the December average rate of 1.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3285 was down 1.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,643 WST
2012 Average 6,476 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,301 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3249
1.2683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.2839, compared to 1.3046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0338 WST (High: 1.3269 / Low: 1.2931). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 WST (High: 1.2875 / Low: 1.2781).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.3156) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-0.45%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.3156
2012 Avg (July) 1.3216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2875 1.2781 1.2837
February 1.2882 1.2671 1.2730
March 1.2882 1.2728 1.2846
April 1.2870 1.2602 1.2759
May 1.2988 1.2750 1.2868
June 1.3153 1.2852 1.2995
July 1.3285 1.3052 1.3156
August 1.3273 1.3130 1.3201
September 1.3269 1.2931 1.3067
October 1.3039 1.2808 1.2917
November 1.3107 1.2814 1.2948
December 1.3033 1.2902 1.2989