2013 WST to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5496 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.5322 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5409 BND

2013 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.5496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5369 to the December average rate of 0.5421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5496 was down 3.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5673, 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 2,748 BND

2012 Average 2,703 BND

Yearly Trough Low 2,661 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.91 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5452

0.5361

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5418, compared to 0.5399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 BND (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.5352). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BND (High: 0.5418 / Low: 0.5348).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.5422) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-1.43%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.5422

2012 Avg (April) 0.5501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5429	0.5322	0.5369
February	0.5480	0.5380	0.5444
March	0.5461	0.5390	0.5424
April	0.5496	0.5367	0.5422
May	0.5489	0.5364	0.5424
June	0.5494	0.5380	0.5424
July	0.5481	0.5352	0.5401
August	0.5441	0.5340	0.5393
September	0.5464	0.5374	0.5410
October	0.5418	0.5348	0.5386
November	0.5439	0.5347	0.5385
December	0.5463	0.5373	0.5421