2013 WST to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 45.5331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 37.3172.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2158 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9774 to the December average rate of 42.6139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 45.5331 was up 16.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0832, 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 NPR 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 38.3514, compared to 42.5742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2228 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 3.9092 NPR (High: 45.0242 / Low: 41.1151). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8920 NPR (High: 42.9535 / Low: 42.0614).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0209 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 43.7370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 38.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6054 (+14.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.5429 | 37.3172 | 37.9774 |
| February | 38.2882 | 37.3644 | 37.8556 |
| March | 38.5507 | 37.4894 | 37.8918 |
| April | 38.7194 | 37.6907 | 38.1134 |
| May | 39.3495 | 37.6574 | 38.1676 |
| June | 41.2302 | 39.2548 | 40.1029 |
| July | 41.5128 | 40.2225 | 40.7403 |
| August | 45.0242 | 41.1151 | 42.4825 |
| September | 45.5331 | 42.8423 | 43.7370 |
| October | 43.0866 | 42.1607 | 42.7161 |
| November | 43.6450 | 42.4657 | 43.1556 |
| December | 42.9535 | 42.0614 | 42.6139 |