YEARLY HIGH
35.1709 LRD
YEARLY LOW
31.6559 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.1401 LRD

2013 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 35.1709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 31.6559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5150 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3831 to the December average rate of 34.7763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 35.1709 was up 5.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.3640, 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 175,854 LRD
2012 Average 159,448 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 158,280 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,574.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

35.0839
31.7285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 32.4905, compared to 33.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.8037 LRD (High: 34.1235 / Low: 32.3198). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4703 LRD (High: 32.8021 / Low: 32.3318).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4703

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3899 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 34.7258) against the same month in 2012 (average: 31.9416), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7842 (+8.72%).

2013 Avg (October) 34.7258
2012 Avg (October) 31.9416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.6807 31.6559 32.3831
February 32.8021 32.3318 32.6602
March 32.7210 32.0053 32.3478
April 33.1275 32.3024 32.6512
May 32.9627 31.9605 32.5026
June 32.8274 31.8876 32.3980
July 32.5121 31.7015 32.0081
August 33.3072 32.1282 32.7822
September 34.1235 32.3198 33.6412
October 35.1709 33.8300 34.7258
November 35.0662 34.2434 34.8043
December 35.0635 34.5844 34.7763