2013 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4863 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.4123 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4480 AUD

2013 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.4863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0741 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4170 to the December average rate of 0.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4863 was up 9.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4428, 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 2,432 AUD

2012 Average 2,090 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,061 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.31 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4858

0.4107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.4302, compared to 0.4657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0302 AUD (High: 0.4533 / Low: 0.4231). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 AUD (High: 0.4300 / Low: 0.4216).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4796) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0615 (+14.70%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4796

2012 Avg (December) 0.4181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4223	0.4123	0.4170
February	0.4300	0.4216	0.4258
March	0.4308	0.4147	0.4207
April	0.4302	0.4156	0.4223
May	0.4533	0.4231	0.4385
June	0.4686	0.4469	0.4572
July	0.4762	0.4597	0.4653
August	0.4774	0.4611	0.4691
September	0.4742	0.4540	0.4617
October	0.4603	0.4477	0.4551
November	0.4727	0.4526	0.4635
December	0.4863	0.4705	0.4796