2013 NZD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9649 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.7998 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8967 WST

2013 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.9649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 1.7998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1651 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9124 to the December average rate of 1.9106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9649 was up 1.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,824 WST

2012 Average 9,361 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,999 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 825.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9444

1.8232

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.8989, compared to 1.8946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1219 WST (High: 1.9561 / Low: 1.8342). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 WST (High: 1.9296 / Low: 1.8969).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.9343) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0729 (+3.92%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.9343

2012 Avg (April) 1.8614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9348	1.8876	1.9124
February	1.9372	1.8747	1.9101
March	1.9316	1.8789	1.9048
April	1.9649	1.8994	1.9343
May	1.9561	1.8342	1.8982
June	1.8718	1.8080	1.8333
July	1.8929	1.7998	1.8512
August	1.9087	1.8273	1.8666
September	1.9447	1.8320	1.9015
October	1.9581	1.8929	1.9261
November	1.9436	1.8917	1.9118
December	1.9296	1.8969	1.9106