YEARLY HIGH
0.0249 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0219 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 WST

2013 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0249 was down 11.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124 WST
2012 Average 131 WST
Yearly Trough Low 109 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.00 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0249
0.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0237, compared to 0.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0238). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0231).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0247) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-10.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0247
2012 Avg (January) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0245 0.0247
February 0.0248 0.0238 0.0243
March 0.0242 0.0234 0.0237
April 0.0235 0.0227 0.0231
May 0.0236 0.0231 0.0233
June 0.0234 0.0231 0.0232
July 0.0234 0.0231 0.0232
August 0.0234 0.0231 0.0233
September 0.0233 0.0226 0.0229
October 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222
November 0.0228 0.0219 0.0223
December 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222