YEARLY HIGH
0.0763 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0700 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0727 WST

2013 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0763 was down 3.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 WST
2012 Average 372 WST
Yearly Trough Low 350 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0761
0.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0740, compared to 0.0714 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) 0.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0701). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0714).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0756) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.46%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0756
2012 Avg (January) 0.0760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0763 0.0748 0.0756
February 0.0761 0.0743 0.0754
March 0.0754 0.0740 0.0746
April 0.0740 0.0713 0.0728
May 0.0741 0.0722 0.0735
June 0.0732 0.0711 0.0719
July 0.0728 0.0700 0.0716
August 0.0720 0.0708 0.0715
September 0.0730 0.0701 0.0717
October 0.0725 0.0714 0.0720
November 0.0719 0.0702 0.0708
December 0.0716 0.0700 0.0707