2013 SGD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8760 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.8180 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8487 WST

2013 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.8180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0580 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8609 to the December average rate of 1.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8760 was down 1.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,380 WST

2012 Average 9,252 WST

Yearly Trough Low 9,090 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.97 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8633

1.8355

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SGD 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 1.8454, compared to 1.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0461 WST (High: 1.8687 / Low: 1.8227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 WST (High: 1.8680 / Low: 1.8460).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.8609) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.8609

2012 Avg (January) 1.8613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8760	1.8400	1.8609
February	1.8618	1.8306	1.8378
March	1.8538	1.8296	1.8443
April	1.8572	1.8209	1.8432
May	1.8652	1.8207	1.8437
June	1.8568	1.8180	1.8425
July	1.8687	1.8227	1.8512
August	1.8738	1.8366	1.8542
September	1.8582	1.8322	1.8481
October	1.8680	1.8460	1.8566
November	1.8703	1.8399	1.8562
December	1.8611	1.8316	1.8452