YEARLY HIGH
0.2699 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2218 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2405 WST

2013 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2607 to the December average rate of 0.2242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2699 was down 11.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,350 WST
2012 Average 1,410 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,109 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.59 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2644
0.2205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2495, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0272 WST (High: 0.2562 / Low: 0.2290). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.2358 / Low: 0.2301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2607) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0364 (-12.26%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2607
2012 Avg (January) 0.2972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2699 0.2533 0.2607
February 0.2604 0.2538 0.2560
March 0.2534 0.2465 0.2503
April 0.2558 0.2451 0.2507
May 0.2562 0.2290 0.2471
June 0.2355 0.2276 0.2319
July 0.2405 0.2302 0.2366
August 0.2404 0.2278 0.2344
September 0.2402 0.2282 0.2337
October 0.2358 0.2301 0.2331
November 0.2302 0.2223 0.2271
December 0.2281 0.2218 0.2242