2013 WST to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 28.7915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 23.3093.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4822 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7412 to the December average rate of 26.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28.7915 was up 17.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 24.5872, 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 INR 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 23.9704, compared to 26.6149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6445 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 3.0480 INR (High: 28.7915 / Low: 25.7435). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5734 INR (High: 23.9269 / Low: 23.3534).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6976 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 26.6194) against the same month in 2012 (average: 24.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6017 (+10.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0583 | 23.3093 | 23.7412 |
| February | 23.9269 | 23.3534 | 23.6519 |
| March | 24.1338 | 23.4480 | 23.6799 |
| April | 24.2057 | 23.5299 | 23.8119 |
| May | 24.5684 | 23.4316 | 23.8577 |
| June | 25.7919 | 24.5385 | 25.0797 |
| July | 25.9250 | 25.1856 | 25.4687 |
| August | 28.7915 | 25.7435 | 26.6194 |
| September | 28.6263 | 26.7446 | 27.3341 |
| October | 26.9306 | 26.2420 | 26.6365 |
| November | 27.5110 | 26.5330 | 27.0164 |
| December | 26.8756 | 26.2533 | 26.6142 |