2013 BOB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3430 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3215 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3330 WST

2013 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.3430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3272 to the December average rate of 0.3362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3430 was down 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,715 WST

2012 Average 1,665 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,607 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3429

0.3239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3286, compared to 0.3374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0101 WST (High: 0.3390 / Low: 0.3289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 WST (High: 0.3372 / Low: 0.3342).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.3397) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.86%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.3397

2012 Avg (July) 0.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3292	0.3254	0.3272
February	0.3293	0.3232	0.3255
March	0.3310	0.3257	0.3288
April	0.3309	0.3215	0.3267
May	0.3330	0.3262	0.3292
June	0.3390	0.3289	0.3340
July	0.3430	0.3368	0.3397
August	0.3429	0.3385	0.3413
September	0.3420	0.3346	0.3380
October	0.3366	0.3306	0.3340
November	0.3394	0.3308	0.3352
December	0.3372	0.3342	0.3362