2013 WST to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

501.2972 KRW

YEARLY LOW

452.2214 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

473.4558 KRW

2013 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 501.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 452.2214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.0758 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 466.2085 to the December average rate of 454.6773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 501.2972 was down 1.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 510.2065, 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 2,506,486 KRW

2012 Average 2,436,703 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,261,107 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,378.82 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

495.3538

450.9794

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 481.3222, compared to 465.5893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.3222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 465.5893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 18.7404 KRW (High: 501.2972 / Low: 482.5568). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2740 KRW (High: 456.4954 / Low: 452.2214).

April Spread (Volatile) ±18.7404

December Spread (Stable) ±4.2740

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.8536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 491.6559) against the same month in 2012 (average: 499.3260), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6701 (-1.54%).

2013 Avg (April) 491.6559

2012 Avg (April) 499.3260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	477.7937	460.4180	466.2085
February	482.5163	471.3075	477.8576
March	486.5565	470.9940	480.1941
April	501.2972	482.5568	491.6559
May	491.4745	473.9072	483.2147
June	496.0686	484.9807	488.8025
July	490.5358	474.7439	479.9489
August	479.6634	469.3543	473.2968
September	469.3054	461.3000	464.5905
October	464.7700	459.4515	462.2332
November	464.1897	452.6409	458.7892
December	456.4954	452.2214	454.6773