2013 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

410.0090 CDF

YEARLY LOW

387.1712 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

398.9186 CDF

2013 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 410.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 387.1712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8378 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.1917 to the December average rate of 397.3361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 410.0090 was down 0.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 412.0369, 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 2,050,045 CDF

2012 Average 1,990,646 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,935,856 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,188.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

405.4375

389.0795

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 401.7274, compared to 396.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.7274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 396.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 13.1576 CDF (High: 405.9426 / Low: 392.7850). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2788 CDF (High: 400.8280 / Low: 395.5492).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.1576

December Spread (Stable) ±5.2788

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 4.1373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 403.4367) against the same month in 2012 (average: 402.7690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6678 (+0.17%).

2013 Avg (April) 403.4367

2012 Avg (April) 402.7690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	406.4862	400.3278	403.1917
February	406.1890	399.1310	404.0743
March	404.7223	398.2262	402.8013
April	410.0090	397.9179	403.4367
May	404.7473	395.3059	400.0248
June	400.8741	393.2112	396.8356
July	396.2482	387.5218	392.6983
August	394.4045	387.1712	390.4427
September	399.9491	390.6868	396.3639
October	404.1425	398.1700	400.8035
November	405.9426	392.7850	399.0147
December	400.8280	395.5492	397.3361