2013 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3598 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3265 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3365 WST

2013 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.3265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3488 to the December average rate of 0.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3598 was down 10.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,799 WST

2012 Average 1,904 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,633 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3507

0.3286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.3367, compared to 0.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0201 WST (High: 0.3598 / Low: 0.3397). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.3381 / Low: 0.3345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3488) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3944), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0456 (-11.56%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3488

2012 Avg (January) 0.3944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3598	0.3397	0.3488
February	0.3419	0.3367	0.3385
March	0.3414	0.3366	0.3390
April	0.3385	0.3265	0.3318
May	0.3327	0.3285	0.3305
June	0.3343	0.3291	0.3318
July	0.3365	0.3320	0.3349
August	0.3385	0.3347	0.3374
September	0.3411	0.3356	0.3380
October	0.3373	0.3320	0.3349
November	0.3406	0.3327	0.3362
December	0.3381	0.3345	0.3367