YEARLY HIGH
0.7187 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6666 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6953 WST

2013 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.7187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.6666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6938 to the December average rate of 0.7134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7187 was down 1.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,593 WST
2012 Average 3,335 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,333 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7169
0.6750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.6863, compared to 0.7043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0351 WST (High: 0.7081 / Low: 0.6731). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 WST (High: 0.7178 / Low: 0.7073).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.7030) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0520 (+8.00%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.7030
2012 Avg (November) 0.6510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7071 0.6774 0.6938
February 0.7093 0.6796 0.6936
March 0.6926 0.6670 0.6785
April 0.6930 0.6666 0.6789
May 0.6983 0.6812 0.6894
June 0.6967 0.6742 0.6836
July 0.7081 0.6731 0.6940
August 0.7130 0.7017 0.7084
September 0.7058 0.6863 0.6985
October 0.7146 0.6986 0.7086
November 0.7187 0.6901 0.7030
December 0.7178 0.7073 0.7134