YEARLY HIGH
1.6293 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.5522 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5884 AED

2013 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.6293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.5522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6073 to the December average rate of 1.5807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6293 was down 1.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,146 AED
2012 Average 7,948 AED
Yearly Trough Low 7,761 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.33 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6193
1.5520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AED 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 1.6010, compared to 1.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0359 AED (High: 1.6024 / Low: 1.5664). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 AED (High: 1.6136 / Low: 1.6035).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.6095) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-0.35%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.6095
2012 Avg (April) 1.6152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6136 1.6035 1.6073
February 1.6205 1.5940 1.6137
March 1.6132 1.5939 1.5984
April 1.6293 1.5968 1.6095
May 1.6104 1.5811 1.5956
June 1.5979 1.5692 1.5815
July 1.5732 1.5581 1.5652
August 1.5689 1.5522 1.5577
September 1.5877 1.5530 1.5734
October 1.6058 1.5802 1.5914
November 1.6024 1.5664 1.5860
December 1.5913 1.5748 1.5807