YEARLY HIGH
0.1979 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1738 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1916 WST

2013 SCR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1756 to the December average rate of 0.1927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1979 was up 9.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 990 WST
2012 Average 843 WST
Yearly Trough Low 869 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.82 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1986
0.1735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1894, compared to 0.1938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0137 WST (High: 0.1979 / Low: 0.1843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1919).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.1941) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+21.65%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.1941
2012 Avg (March) 0.1595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1790 0.1738 0.1756
February 0.1866 0.1779 0.1804
March 0.1979 0.1843 0.1941
April 0.1972 0.1917 0.1948
May 0.1967 0.1932 0.1954
June 0.1974 0.1945 0.1959
July 0.1978 0.1945 0.1959
August 0.1977 0.1945 0.1965
September 0.1978 0.1920 0.1940
October 0.1929 0.1892 0.1914
November 0.1941 0.1897 0.1921
December 0.1937 0.1919 0.1927