YEARLY HIGH
0.5379 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.4050 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5137 WST

2013 SDG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.5379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.4050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1329 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5181 to the December average rate of 0.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5379 was down 40.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,690 WST
2012 Average 3,509 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,025 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5479
0.3948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5200, compared to 0.5074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1213 WST (High: 0.5295 / Low: 0.4082). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.4086 / Low: 0.4050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1213
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.5351) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+2.51%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.5351
2012 Avg (August) 0.5220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5209 0.5153 0.5181
February 0.5209 0.5124 0.5154
March 0.5239 0.5159 0.5207
April 0.5227 0.5095 0.5173
May 0.5280 0.5164 0.5217
June 0.5318 0.5216 0.5271
July 0.5367 0.5279 0.5326
August 0.5379 0.5306 0.5351
September 0.5363 0.5245 0.5299
October 0.5274 0.5196 0.5236
November 0.5295 0.4082 0.5157
December 0.4086 0.4050 0.4075