YEARLY HIGH
841.2724 COP
YEARLY LOW
768.6925 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
808.1263 COP

2013 WST to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 841.2724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 768.6925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.5799 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 774.3607 to the December average rate of 831.8970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 841.2724 was up 4.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 806.6395, 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 4,206,362 COP
2012 Average 3,888,172 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,843,463 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,899.30 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

837.6506
768.6071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to COP 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 796.3641, compared to 819.8885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.5244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 796.3641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 819.8885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 28.1723 COP (High: 825.8880 / Low: 797.7157). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1380 COP (High: 837.8916 / Low: 826.7536).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.1723
December Spread (Stable) ±11.1380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.7545 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 829.9356) against the same month in 2012 (average: 792.2484), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6872 (+4.76%).

2013 Avg (November) 829.9356
2012 Avg (November) 792.2484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 780.2509 768.6925 774.3607
February 798.9877 780.9433 787.2643
March 796.6081 780.7116 789.0105
April 818.4021 790.7919 801.8497
May 825.8880 797.7157 803.7873
June 829.6324 810.5472 821.9123
July 825.4487 797.6057 810.1579
August 821.1826 794.7465 807.4562
September 834.1906 813.8763 823.1581
October 822.4255 810.5634 816.7264
November 841.2724 815.3082 829.9356
December 837.8916 826.7536 831.8970