2013 WST to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 167.2879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 153.2995.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9884 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.1529 to the December average rate of 154.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 167.2879 was down 6.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 178.7341, 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 KMF 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 163.3507, compared to 157.2698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0809 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 7.3345 KMF (High: 165.5875 / Low: 158.2530). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7716 KMF (High: 156.0710 / Low: 153.2995).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.1606 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 165.5600) against the same month in 2012 (average: 164.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2000 (+0.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.6006 | 158.7156 | 162.1529 |
| February | 165.5875 | 158.2530 | 161.7137 |
| March | 167.2468 | 163.1686 | 165.1734 |
| April | 167.2879 | 163.5224 | 165.5600 |
| May | 166.7012 | 163.2183 | 164.8323 |
| June | 165.0735 | 158.2919 | 160.6717 |
| July | 164.2914 | 158.4335 | 160.3936 |
| August | 158.6592 | 155.6192 | 156.7356 |
| September | 159.6228 | 156.4603 | 158.1335 |
| October | 158.3106 | 155.3129 | 156.3019 |
| November | 160.6398 | 154.4089 | 157.4798 |
| December | 156.0710 | 153.2995 | 154.5745 |