2013 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

699.9839 BIF

YEARLY LOW

649.0437 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

670.2278 BIF

2013 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 699.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 649.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.9402 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 663.6001 to the December average rate of 665.6685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 699.9839 was up 3.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 676.0703, 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 3,499,919 BIF

2012 Average 3,037,420 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,245,219 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,700.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

692.1956

648.1716

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 678.3428, compared to 662.1129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 678.3428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 662.1129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 31.9695 BIF (High: 686.4247 / Low: 654.4552). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7850 BIF (High: 670.2459 / Low: 663.4610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.9695

December Spread (Stable) ±6.7850

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.9428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 688.5246) against the same month in 2012 (average: 578.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +109.9917 (+19.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 688.5246

2012 Avg (April) 578.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	686.2538	654.9519	663.6001
February	694.7147	675.7883	688.5269
March	686.4247	654.4552	677.6788
April	699.9839	682.5264	688.5246
May	689.4424	671.7504	682.3345
June	675.6057	662.8860	669.3917
July	665.8583	654.5006	658.6210
August	658.0317	649.0437	651.8403
September	666.2293	649.3690	659.5400
October	675.6966	659.9935	668.3666
November	676.6115	660.6545	668.6408
December	670.2459	663.4610	665.6685