YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 WST

2013 NPR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0263 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0268 was down 10.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 WST
2012 Average 136 WST
Yearly Trough Low 110 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0268
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0261, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0233).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0263) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-9.25%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0263
2012 Avg (January) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0268 0.0259 0.0263
February 0.0268 0.0261 0.0264
March 0.0267 0.0259 0.0264
April 0.0265 0.0258 0.0262
May 0.0266 0.0254 0.0262
June 0.0255 0.0243 0.0249
July 0.0249 0.0241 0.0245
August 0.0243 0.0222 0.0236
September 0.0233 0.0220 0.0229
October 0.0237 0.0232 0.0234
November 0.0235 0.0229 0.0232
December 0.0238 0.0233 0.0235