YEARLY HIGH
2.6239 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.3682 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4965 WST

2013 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.6239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 2.3682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2557 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4733 to the December average rate of 2.5996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6239 was up 1.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,119 WST
2012 Average 12,329 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,841 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,278.43 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6187
2.3890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.4508, compared to 2.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1237 WST (High: 2.5247 / Low: 2.4010). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 WST (High: 2.4547 / Low: 2.4215).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1237
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.5996) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1166 (+4.70%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.5996
2012 Avg (December) 2.4829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5041 2.4379 2.4733
February 2.5056 2.4341 2.4725
March 2.4544 2.4165 2.4298
April 2.4547 2.4215 2.4372
May 2.4659 2.3682 2.4081
June 2.5247 2.4010 2.4836
July 2.5249 2.4203 2.4842
August 2.5688 2.5074 2.5475
September 2.5664 2.4858 2.5286
October 2.5703 2.5141 2.5556
November 2.5882 2.4906 2.5381
December 2.6239 2.5618 2.5996