2013 CAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3268 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.1732 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2459 WST

2013 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.3268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 2.1732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1536 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3038 to the December average rate of 2.1842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3268 was down 3.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,634 WST

2012 Average 11,562 WST

Yearly Trough Low 10,866 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3158

2.1722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.2589, compared to 2.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0732 WST (High: 2.2848 / Low: 2.2116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 WST (High: 2.1930 / Low: 2.1732).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3038) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3488), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0450 (-1.91%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3038

2012 Avg (January) 2.3488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3268	2.2751	2.3038
February	2.2848	2.2116	2.2577
March	2.2637	2.2163	2.2444
April	2.2701	2.1993	2.2407
May	2.2848	2.2214	2.2568
June	2.2840	2.2177	2.2500
July	2.2798	2.2076	2.2550
August	2.2911	2.2447	2.2673
September	2.2776	2.2328	2.2536
October	2.2559	2.1931	2.2280
November	2.2301	2.1894	2.2090
December	2.1930	2.1732	2.1842