2013 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5556 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5089 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5274 NZD

2013 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5229 to the December average rate of 0.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5556 was down 2.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5684, 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 2,778 NZD

2012 Average 2,671 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,545 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.43 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5484

0.5142

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5268, compared to 0.5280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0340 NZD (High: 0.5452 / Low: 0.5112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 NZD (High: 0.5272 / Low: 0.5182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.5403) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+1.43%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.5403

2012 Avg (July) 0.5327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5298	0.5168	0.5229
February	0.5334	0.5162	0.5236
March	0.5322	0.5177	0.5250
April	0.5265	0.5089	0.5170
May	0.5452	0.5112	0.5270
June	0.5531	0.5342	0.5455
July	0.5556	0.5283	0.5403
August	0.5473	0.5239	0.5358
September	0.5458	0.5142	0.5261
October	0.5283	0.5107	0.5192
November	0.5286	0.5145	0.5231
December	0.5272	0.5182	0.5234