YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0221 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 WST

2013 JPY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0264 was down 16.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,182 WST
2012 Average 14,491 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,045 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,137.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0260
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0240, compared to 0.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0228). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0233).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0256) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-17.15%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0256
2012 Avg (January) 0.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0264 0.0249 0.0256
February 0.0250 0.0242 0.0245
March 0.0246 0.0239 0.0242
April 0.0247 0.0228 0.0233
May 0.0235 0.0224 0.0228
June 0.0247 0.0229 0.0238
July 0.0239 0.0230 0.0235
August 0.0245 0.0236 0.0241
September 0.0241 0.0233 0.0235
October 0.0240 0.0233 0.0236
November 0.0236 0.0227 0.0231
December 0.0228 0.0221 0.0224