YEARLY HIGH
0.1266 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1203 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1236 WST

2013 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.1266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1249 to the December average rate of 0.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1266 was down 9.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 633 WST
2012 Average 651 WST
Yearly Trough Low 601 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1257
0.1213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1240, compared to 0.1232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.1248 / Low: 0.1210). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.1222 / Low: 0.1211).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1251) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-4.80%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1251
2012 Avg (July) 0.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1259 0.1241 0.1249
February 0.1250 0.1226 0.1237
March 0.1260 0.1235 0.1245
April 0.1248 0.1210 0.1231
May 0.1249 0.1225 0.1235
June 0.1252 0.1231 0.1242
July 0.1266 0.1241 0.1251
August 0.1264 0.1244 0.1253
September 0.1253 0.1223 0.1237
October 0.1231 0.1208 0.1218
November 0.1230 0.1203 0.1217
December 0.1222 0.1211 0.1216