2013 WST to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |