YEARLY HIGH
2.3663 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.2542 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3128 WST

2013 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 2.3663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 2.2542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2852 to the December average rate of 2.3236, 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 2.3663 was down 2.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,831 WST
2012 Average 11,559 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,271 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3663
2.2679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2.2944, compared to 2.3312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0525 WST (High: 2.3449 / Low: 2.2924). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 WST (High: 2.2906 / Low: 2.2757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 2.3581) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+2.01%).

2013 Avg (August) 2.3581
2012 Avg (August) 2.3117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2906 2.2757 2.2852
February 2.3042 2.2666 2.2761
March 2.3103 2.2766 2.2981
April 2.3001 2.2542 2.2823
May 2.3230 2.2808 2.3020
June 2.3410 2.2986 2.3227
July 2.3573 2.3347 2.3468
August 2.3663 2.3411 2.3581
September 2.3652 2.3134 2.3345
October 2.3242 2.2874 2.3081
November 2.3449 2.2924 2.3160
December 2.3314 2.3082 2.3236