2013 VEF to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5380 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3582 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4066 WST

2013 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.5380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.3582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1798 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5321 to the December average rate of 0.3693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5380 was down 4.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,690 WST

2012 Average 2,692 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,791 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 898.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5490

0.3458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4428, compared to 0.3705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1725 WST (High: 0.5380 / Low: 0.3655). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 WST (High: 0.5334 / Low: 0.5300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1725

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4967) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-5.13%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4967

2012 Avg (March) 0.5236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5334	0.5300	0.5321
February	0.5365	0.5278	0.5300
March	0.5380	0.3655	0.4967
April	0.3660	0.3582	0.3627
May	0.3692	0.3624	0.3659
June	0.3721	0.3652	0.3691
July	0.3746	0.3710	0.3730
August	0.3761	0.3721	0.3748
September	0.3758	0.3677	0.3711
October	0.3694	0.3634	0.3668
November	0.3727	0.3643	0.3681
December	0.3708	0.3669	0.3693