2013 WST to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7593 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.5906 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6638 CNY

2013 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 2.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 2.5906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1687 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7285 to the December average rate of 2.6190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7593 was down 2.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8338, 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 13,797 CNY

2012 Average 13,654 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 12,953 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.66 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7585

2.5847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.7033, compared to 2.6244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7033

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0664 CNY (High: 2.6677 / Low: 2.6014). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 CNY (High: 2.7383 / Low: 2.7187).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0664

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.7440) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7649), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-0.75%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.7440

2012 Avg (February) 2.7649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7383	2.7187	2.7285
February	2.7593	2.7079	2.7440
March	2.7409	2.7021	2.7114
April	2.7524	2.6964	2.7164
May	2.7033	2.6412	2.6732
June	2.6736	2.6226	2.6466
July	2.6392	2.6052	2.6190
August	2.6232	2.5908	2.5992
September	2.6479	2.5906	2.6241
October	2.6631	2.6289	2.6476
November	2.6677	2.6014	2.6373
December	2.6336	2.6070	2.6190