YEARLY HIGH
1.1841 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9680 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0757 WST

2013 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.1841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2161 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1243 to the December average rate of 0.9901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1841 was down 13.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,601 WST
2012 Average 29,692 WST
Yearly Trough Low 24,199 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,402.30 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1741
0.9734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.1295, compared to 1.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0697 WST (High: 1.0377 / Low: 0.9680). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 WST (High: 1.1646 / Low: 1.1409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.1573) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0982 (-7.82%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.1573
2012 Avg (March) 1.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1514 1.1141 1.1243
February 1.1646 1.1409 1.1531
March 1.1841 1.1380 1.1573
April 1.1519 1.1240 1.1415
May 1.1441 1.0802 1.1319
June 1.0875 1.0410 1.0689
July 1.0575 1.0280 1.0429
August 1.0377 0.9680 1.0079
September 1.0546 0.9917 1.0283
October 1.0667 1.0423 1.0538
November 1.0358 0.9911 1.0083
December 1.0058 0.9751 0.9901