YEARLY HIGH
1.3015 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2309 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2637 WST

2013 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.3015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.2309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2951 to the December average rate of 1.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3015 was down 3.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,508 WST
2012 Average 6,466 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,154 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3009
1.2315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2790, compared to 1.2484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0448 WST (High: 1.2928 / Low: 1.2481). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 WST (High: 1.2479 / Low: 1.2309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.2951) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3272), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0321 (-2.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.2951
2012 Avg (January) 1.3272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3015 1.2836 1.2951
February 1.2942 1.2730 1.2832
March 1.2976 1.2706 1.2886
April 1.2955 1.2629 1.2839
May 1.2928 1.2481 1.2715
June 1.2680 1.2397 1.2520
July 1.2538 1.2314 1.2429
August 1.2558 1.2384 1.2475
September 1.2644 1.2313 1.2522
October 1.2731 1.2490 1.2582
November 1.2675 1.2403 1.2520
December 1.2479 1.2309 1.2373