2013 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4602 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4298 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4454 CAD

2013 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.4602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4341 to the December average rate of 0.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4602 was up 2.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4475, 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 2,301 CAD

2012 Average 2,163 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,149 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.89 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4602

0.4317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.4428, compared to 0.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0145 CAD (High: 0.4522 / Low: 0.4377). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CAD (High: 0.4602 / Low: 0.4560).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4578) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+5.73%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4578

2012 Avg (December) 0.4330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4395	0.4298	0.4341
February	0.4522	0.4377	0.4430
March	0.4512	0.4418	0.4456
April	0.4547	0.4405	0.4463
May	0.4502	0.4377	0.4431
June	0.4509	0.4378	0.4445
July	0.4530	0.4386	0.4435
August	0.4455	0.4365	0.4411
September	0.4479	0.4391	0.4437
October	0.4560	0.4433	0.4489
November	0.4568	0.4484	0.4527
December	0.4602	0.4560	0.4578