YEARLY HIGH
186.1047 MWK
YEARLY LOW
138.6924 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.6070 MWK

2013 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 186.1047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 138.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4123 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.2452 to the December average rate of 181.3290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 186.1047 was up 26.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 146.6558, 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 930,524 MWK
2012 Average 532,870 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 693,462 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,061.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

185.4611
135.8751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MWK 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 158.9310, compared to 156.2830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.9310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.2830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 32.7143 MWK (High: 176.3744 / Low: 143.6602). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1728 MWK (High: 141.2068 / Low: 139.0340).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.7143
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 20.5916 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 181.3290) against the same month in 2012 (average: 143.1477), the exchange rate shifted by +38.1813 (+26.67%).

2013 Avg (December) 181.3290
2012 Avg (December) 143.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.4848 140.3568 147.2452
February 168.0335 158.0320 160.7579
March 170.2759 160.9284 166.2186
April 181.2951 168.3190 175.9748
May 176.3744 143.6602 161.9905
June 145.4899 139.4527 141.3989
July 142.6849 138.6924 140.4732
August 141.2068 139.0340 140.0072
September 157.9757 139.0432 143.6447
October 170.6397 157.0036 160.4568
November 177.1030 166.5148 171.7873
December 186.1047 176.3156 181.3290