YEARLY HIGH
0.3329 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3109 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3233 WST

2013 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 0.3329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.3109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3221 to the December average rate of 0.3231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3329 was down 3.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,665 WST
2012 Average 1,621 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,554 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3325
0.3145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3206, compared to 0.3260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0131 WST (High: 0.3240 / Low: 0.3109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.3329 / Low: 0.3283).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.3275) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.56%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.3275
2012 Avg (September) 0.3224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3235 0.3168 0.3221
February 0.3247 0.3149 0.3210
March 0.3262 0.3172 0.3224
April 0.3240 0.3109 0.3160
May 0.3230 0.3114 0.3190
June 0.3262 0.3196 0.3232
July 0.3320 0.3247 0.3293
August 0.3329 0.3283 0.3310
September 0.3329 0.3237 0.3275
October 0.3270 0.3174 0.3225
November 0.3280 0.3186 0.3224
December 0.3256 0.3202 0.3231