YEARLY HIGH
28.6682 BTN
YEARLY LOW
23.3434 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2961 BTN

2013 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 28.6682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 23.3434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3248 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7662 to the December average rate of 26.6405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28.6682 was up 17.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 24.2962, 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 143,341 BTN
2012 Average 113,957 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 116,717 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,623.89 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.7002
23.2714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 23.9720, compared to 26.6202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.9184 BTN (High: 28.6682 / Low: 25.7498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5970 BTN (High: 26.8732 / Low: 26.2762).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5970

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6565 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 26.5791) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.2501), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3291 (+19.46%).

2013 Avg (August) 26.5791
2012 Avg (August) 22.2501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0784 23.3682 23.7662
February 23.9473 23.3434 23.6404
March 24.1078 23.5072 23.6802
April 24.2101 23.5769 23.8354
May 24.5357 23.4859 23.8514
June 25.8119 24.5232 25.0584
July 25.8883 25.1953 25.4654
August 28.6682 25.7498 26.5791
September 28.5589 26.7851 27.3311
October 26.9674 26.2934 26.6746
November 27.4835 26.5710 27.0305
December 26.8732 26.2762 26.6405