2013 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1105 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.9155 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0039 BOB

2013 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 3.1105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.9155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1951 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0565 to the December average rate of 2.9748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1105 was up 0.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1017, 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 15,553 BOB

2012 Average 15,025 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 14,577 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 975.46 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0868

2.9154

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 3.0438, compared to 2.9641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0903 BOB (High: 3.0401 / Low: 2.9498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 BOB (High: 2.9923 / Low: 2.9653).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 0.0506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 3.0609) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+0.98%).

2013 Avg (April) 3.0609

2012 Avg (April) 3.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0729	3.0373	3.0565
February	3.0945	3.0365	3.0725
March	3.0706	3.0209	3.0415
April	3.1105	3.0225	3.0609
May	3.0659	3.0034	3.0373
June	3.0401	2.9498	2.9942
July	2.9688	2.9155	2.9436
August	2.9542	2.9161	2.9296
September	2.9889	2.9238	2.9586
October	3.0248	2.9711	2.9943
November	3.0227	2.9462	2.9834
December	2.9923	2.9653	2.9748