YEARLY HIGH
1.8970 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7522 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8311 WST

2013 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.8970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.7522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1449 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8187 to the December average rate of 1.8791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8970 was down 3.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,485 WST
2012 Average 9,204 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,761 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 724.38 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8892
1.7686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.8037, compared to 1.8584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0630 WST (High: 1.8970 / Low: 1.8341). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 WST (High: 1.8887 / Low: 1.8675).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0630
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.8590) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+1.45%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.8590
2012 Avg (November) 1.8324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8326 1.8092 1.8187
February 1.8232 1.7867 1.8031
March 1.8107 1.7806 1.7947
April 1.8024 1.7522 1.7786
May 1.8199 1.7812 1.7975
June 1.8536 1.7958 1.8298
July 1.8560 1.8106 1.8367
August 1.8776 1.8514 1.8652
September 1.8631 1.8288 1.8494
October 1.8817 1.8412 1.8608
November 1.8970 1.8341 1.8590
December 1.8887 1.8675 1.8791