YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0284 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 WST

2013 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0309 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0316 was down 6.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158 WST
2012 Average 157 WST
Yearly Trough Low 142 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0315
0.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0293). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0285).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0309) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-5.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0309
2012 Avg (January) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0306 0.0309
February 0.0309 0.0305 0.0306
March 0.0312 0.0306 0.0309
April 0.0310 0.0302 0.0306
May 0.0313 0.0303 0.0308
June 0.0314 0.0305 0.0309
July 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312
August 0.0311 0.0300 0.0305
September 0.0309 0.0293 0.0297
October 0.0296 0.0284 0.0288
November 0.0292 0.0285 0.0287
December 0.0289 0.0285 0.0288