2013 TOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3348 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2409 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2915 WST

2013 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.3348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.2409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0939 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3176 to the December average rate of 1.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3348 was down 4.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,674 WST

2012 Average 6,650 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,204 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.64 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3242

1.2442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.3124, compared to 1.2706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0660 WST (High: 1.3233 / Low: 1.2573). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 WST (High: 1.3214 / Low: 1.3097).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.3161) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0305 (-2.26%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.3161

2012 Avg (February) 1.3466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3277	1.3113	1.3176
February	1.3348	1.3049	1.3161
March	1.3281	1.3068	1.3148
April	1.3158	1.2943	1.3103
May	1.3214	1.3097	1.3163
June	1.3233	1.2573	1.2996
July	1.2802	1.2530	1.2718
August	1.2808	1.2659	1.2736
September	1.2899	1.2409	1.2706
October	1.2916	1.2658	1.2799
November	1.3028	1.2520	1.2769
December	1.2602	1.2419	1.2508