2013 LTL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9292 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.8530 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8898 WST

2013 LTL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.9292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.8530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0762 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8800 to the December average rate of 0.9220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9292 was up 2.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,646 WST

2012 Average 4,303 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,265 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.10 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9281

0.8548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.8727, compared to 0.9068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0371 WST (High: 0.8985 / Low: 0.8614). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 WST (High: 0.9292 / Low: 0.9134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.9220) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0530 (+6.10%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.9220

2012 Avg (December) 0.8690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8979	0.8667	0.8800
February	0.8985	0.8614	0.8806
March	0.8735	0.8530	0.8629
April	0.8703	0.8531	0.8609
May	0.8735	0.8559	0.8653
June	0.9000	0.8649	0.8865
July	0.9008	0.8677	0.8891
August	0.9156	0.8969	0.9096
September	0.9106	0.8910	0.9031
October	0.9171	0.8997	0.9119
November	0.9236	0.8884	0.9051
December	0.9292	0.9134	0.9220