YEARLY HIGH
1.2212 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.1079 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1680 PEN

2013 WST to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.2212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1159 to the December average rate of 1.1991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2212 was up 1.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1991, 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 6,106 PEN
2012 Average 5,708 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 5,540 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.27 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2164
1.1068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PEN 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 1.1414, compared to 1.1947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0465 PEN (High: 1.1786 / Low: 1.1320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 PEN (High: 1.2072 / Low: 1.1910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.2073) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+6.76%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.2073
2012 Avg (November) 1.1308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1286 1.1079 1.1159
February 1.1461 1.1235 1.1337
March 1.1397 1.1213 1.1291
April 1.1524 1.1221 1.1378
May 1.1786 1.1320 1.1478
June 1.1978 1.1726 1.1840
July 1.1966 1.1706 1.1836
August 1.1970 1.1783 1.1877
September 1.2006 1.1810 1.1904
October 1.2072 1.1910 1.1999
November 1.2212 1.1927 1.2073
December 1.2105 1.1890 1.1991