2013 WST to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8872 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8452 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8649 BBD

2013 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.8872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.8452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8752 to the December average rate of 0.8608, 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 0.8872 was down 1.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8972, 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 4,436 BBD

2012 Average 4,328 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,226 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.13 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8818

0.8451

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WST to BBD 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 0.8718, compared to 0.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0195 BBD (High: 0.8725 / Low: 0.8529). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BBD (High: 0.8789 / Low: 0.8732).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.8764) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8795), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.36%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.8764

2012 Avg (April) 0.8795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8789	0.8732	0.8752
February	0.8824	0.8680	0.8787
March	0.8785	0.8657	0.8703
April	0.8872	0.8695	0.8764
May	0.8769	0.8609	0.8688
June	0.8701	0.8543	0.8611
July	0.8566	0.8484	0.8522
August	0.8543	0.8452	0.8482
September	0.8645	0.8456	0.8568
October	0.8744	0.8605	0.8665
November	0.8725	0.8529	0.8636
December	0.8665	0.8579	0.8608