YEARLY HIGH
45.7208 JMD
YEARLY LOW
40.2050 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.1251 JMD

2013 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 45.7208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 40.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5158 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5150 to the December average rate of 44.9750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 45.7208 was up 12.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.5495, 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 228,604 JMD
2012 Average 191,218 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 201,025 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,578.78 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

45.4634
40.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 42.1637, compared to 44.0865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 1.8496 JMD (High: 45.7208 / Low: 43.8712). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5614 JMD (High: 43.3132 / Low: 42.7518).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8496
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 44.7843) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.4979), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2864 (+13.38%).

2013 Avg (November) 44.7843
2012 Avg (November) 39.4979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8167 40.2050 40.5150
February 42.0868 40.3854 41.1788
March 42.6626 41.3756 42.1188
April 44.1261 42.5549 43.3101
May 43.2935 42.2965 42.8373
June 43.3141 42.6569 43.0222
July 43.3316 42.6920 43.0972
August 43.3132 42.7518 42.9798
September 44.3385 42.9651 43.6692
October 45.6281 44.2893 45.0135
November 45.7208 43.8712 44.7843
December 45.6228 44.2527 44.9750