YEARLY HIGH
1.2998 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.0814 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2171 WST

2013 TRY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TRY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2184 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2905 to the December average rate of 1.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2998 was down 2.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,989 WST
2012 Average 64,192 WST
Yearly Trough Low 54,068 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,921.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3071
1.1077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 1.2665, compared to 1.1677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0702 WST (High: 1.1516 / Low: 1.0814). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 WST (High: 1.2963 / Low: 1.2792).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.2816) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-1.03%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.2816
2012 Avg (February) 1.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2963 1.2792 1.2905
February 1.2998 1.2594 1.2816
March 1.2827 1.2610 1.2710
April 1.2800 1.2558 1.2704
May 1.2794 1.2273 1.2620
June 1.2502 1.2040 1.2236
July 1.2293 1.1873 1.2134
August 1.2278 1.1603 1.2040
September 1.1821 1.1345 1.1572
October 1.1737 1.1518 1.1631
November 1.1634 1.1250 1.1444
December 1.1516 1.0814 1.1243