2013 WST to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1724 LTL

YEARLY LOW

1.0762 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1245 LTL

2013 WST to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.1724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0962 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1365 to the December average rate of 1.0846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1724 was down 6.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2516, 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 5,862 LTL

2012 Average 5,813 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 5,381 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.85 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1693

1.0769

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LTL 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 1.1461, compared to 1.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1461

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0480 LTL (High: 1.1609 / Low: 1.1130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 LTL (High: 1.0948 / Low: 1.0762).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.1589) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.34%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.1589

2012 Avg (March) 1.1629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1538	1.1137	1.1365
February	1.1609	1.1130	1.1358
March	1.1724	1.1448	1.1589
April	1.1722	1.1490	1.1616
May	1.1684	1.1448	1.1556
June	1.1562	1.1111	1.1282
July	1.1524	1.1101	1.1249
August	1.1149	1.0921	1.0993
September	1.1223	1.0982	1.1073
October	1.1115	1.0904	1.0967
November	1.1257	1.0827	1.1049
December	1.0948	1.0762	1.0846