YEARLY HIGH
0.4223 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3811 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4008 CHF

2013 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4043 to the December average rate of 0.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4223 was down 3.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4357, 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 2,111 CHF
2012 Average 2,029 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,906 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.74 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4184
0.3816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.4081, compared to 0.3934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0204 CHF (High: 0.4165 / Low: 0.3961). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CHF (High: 0.4130 / Low: 0.4074).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4153) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+3.99%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4153
2012 Avg (May) 0.3994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4102 0.3993 0.4043
February 0.4108 0.3991 0.4045
March 0.4138 0.4074 0.4116
April 0.4130 0.4074 0.4103
May 0.4223 0.4055 0.4153
June 0.4165 0.3961 0.4027
July 0.4132 0.3961 0.4026
August 0.3988 0.3893 0.3926
September 0.4023 0.3897 0.3955
October 0.3978 0.3891 0.3913
November 0.4015 0.3864 0.3940
December 0.3904 0.3811 0.3847