2013 WST to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 25.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 22.2922.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8531 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4860 to the December average rate of 24.5521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 25.1453 was up 8.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.1774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
WST to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.1052, compared to 24.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1264 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.5373 AFN (High: 25.1453 / Low: 23.6079). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3418 AFN (High: 22.6340 / Low: 22.2922).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 24.5521) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.5067), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0454 (+9.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6340 | 22.2922 | 22.4860 |
| February | 23.0924 | 22.4950 | 22.7348 |
| March | 23.3203 | 22.8679 | 23.0958 |
| April | 23.7727 | 22.9995 | 23.4212 |
| May | 23.5777 | 23.1151 | 23.3201 |
| June | 23.7992 | 23.3801 | 23.5735 |
| July | 24.1692 | 23.4857 | 23.8619 |
| August | 23.9858 | 23.5605 | 23.7316 |
| September | 24.4491 | 23.7162 | 24.0424 |
| October | 24.8902 | 24.0643 | 24.4880 |
| November | 25.0961 | 24.3097 | 24.7139 |
| December | 25.1453 | 23.6079 | 24.5521 |