2013 AUD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4257 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.0563 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2374 WST

2013 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.4257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.0563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3694 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3984 to the December average rate of 2.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4257 was down 3.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,128 WST

2012 Average 11,968 WST

Yearly Trough Low 10,281 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,847.00 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4297

2.0542

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.3269, compared to 2.1480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1573 WST (High: 2.3635 / Low: 2.2062). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 WST (High: 2.3721 / Low: 2.3258).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1573

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3984) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0786 (-3.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3984

2012 Avg (January) 2.4770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4257	2.3682	2.3984
February	2.3721	2.3258	2.3486
March	2.4113	2.3210	2.3773
April	2.4063	2.3243	2.3680
May	2.3635	2.2062	2.2815
June	2.2379	2.1338	2.1875
July	2.1753	2.0998	2.1495
August	2.1685	2.0946	2.1318
September	2.2027	2.1090	2.1659
October	2.2338	2.1727	2.1975
November	2.2096	2.1153	2.1578
December	2.1252	2.0563	2.0855