YEARLY HIGH
0.8997 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.8352 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8636 BZD

2013 WST to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.8997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.8352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8705 to the December average rate of 0.8581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8997 was up 2.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8768, 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 4,498 BZD
2012 Average 4,231 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,176 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.36 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8878
0.8391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BZD 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 0.8726, compared to 0.8546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0420 BZD (High: 0.8997 / Low: 0.8576). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BZD (High: 0.8635 / Low: 0.8556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.8807) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+2.21%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.8807
2012 Avg (April) 0.8617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8774 0.8595 0.8705
February 0.8941 0.8717 0.8838
March 0.8875 0.8567 0.8661
April 0.8997 0.8576 0.8807
May 0.8870 0.8473 0.8708
June 0.8785 0.8489 0.8638
July 0.8677 0.8356 0.8507
August 0.8510 0.8352 0.8431
September 0.8624 0.8397 0.8522
October 0.8709 0.8539 0.8626
November 0.8723 0.8507 0.8608
December 0.8635 0.8556 0.8581