YEARLY HIGH
0.0487 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0467 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 WST

2013 KGS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0487 was down 7.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244 WST
2012 Average 248 WST
Yearly Trough Low 233 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0485
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0478, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0479).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0484) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0514), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-5.80%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0484
2012 Avg (August) 0.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0483 0.0477 0.0481
February 0.0484 0.0473 0.0476
March 0.0483 0.0479 0.0481
April 0.0480 0.0467 0.0473
May 0.0482 0.0474 0.0478
June 0.0483 0.0474 0.0479
July 0.0483 0.0477 0.0480
August 0.0487 0.0479 0.0484
September 0.0486 0.0472 0.0477
October 0.0478 0.0470 0.0474
November 0.0480 0.0472 0.0476
December 0.0475 0.0467 0.0472