2013 WST to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 8.3137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 7.9005.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4132 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0053 to the December average rate of 8.2208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.3137 was up 3.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
WST to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0643, compared to 8.1175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0532 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.2495 ETB (High: 8.2613 / Low: 8.0118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 ETB (High: 8.2573 / Low: 8.1862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 8.2148) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.9019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3129 (+3.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0574 | 7.9420 | 8.0053 |
| February | 8.1595 | 8.0024 | 8.0832 |
| March | 8.0939 | 7.9360 | 8.0298 |
| April | 8.2613 | 8.0118 | 8.1220 |
| May | 8.1627 | 8.0084 | 8.0943 |
| June | 8.1209 | 7.9873 | 8.0514 |
| July | 8.0608 | 7.9005 | 7.9941 |
| August | 8.0418 | 7.9084 | 7.9808 |
| September | 8.1766 | 7.9822 | 8.0862 |
| October | 8.2796 | 8.1206 | 8.2085 |
| November | 8.3137 | 8.1319 | 8.2148 |
| December | 8.2573 | 8.1862 | 8.2208 |