YEARLY HIGH
669.0864 LBP
YEARLY LOW
637.9112 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
651.9991 LBP

2013 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 669.0864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 637.9112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1752 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 658.6230 to the December average rate of 647.7729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 669.0864 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 675.8287, 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 3,345,432 LBP
2012 Average 3,257,162 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,189,556 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,875.94 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

663.4012
638.4751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LBP 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 656.5690, compared to 647.4291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 656.5690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 647.4291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 16.7752 LBP (High: 669.0864 / Low: 652.3112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3807 LBP (High: 651.8326 / Low: 645.4520).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.7752
December Spread (Stable) ±6.3807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.5632 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 659.5740) against the same month in 2012 (average: 662.2920), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7180 (-0.41%).

2013 Avg (April) 659.5740
2012 Avg (April) 662.2920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 662.2421 655.2847 658.6230
February 665.7803 653.8456 661.3240
March 660.2651 652.2117 655.1576
April 669.0864 652.3112 659.5740
May 661.0530 646.7924 654.2288
June 657.8716 645.3353 650.5066
July 648.6499 639.4600 643.9434
August 645.5404 637.9112 640.5523
September 653.4746 639.5705 647.3152
October 659.1870 649.8749 654.2644
November 657.9608 641.9990 650.7264
December 651.8326 645.4520 647.7729