2013 WST to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5001 RON

YEARLY LOW

1.3914 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4387 RON

2013 WST to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 1.5001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4417 to the December average rate of 1.4017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5001 was down 10.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6797, 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 7,500 RON

2012 Average 7,507 RON

Yearly Trough Low 6,957 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.14 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4813

1.3945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RON 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 1.4574, compared to 1.4200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0736 RON (High: 1.4857 / Low: 1.4121). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 RON (High: 1.4139 / Low: 1.3932).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.4731) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+0.71%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.4731

2012 Avg (April) 1.4626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4761	1.4143	1.4417
February	1.4713	1.4099	1.4419
March	1.4992	1.4438	1.4741
April	1.5001	1.4431	1.4731
May	1.4680	1.4321	1.4506
June	1.4832	1.4353	1.4630
July	1.4857	1.4121	1.4413
August	1.4251	1.4024	1.4116
September	1.4570	1.4168	1.4318
October	1.4314	1.3994	1.4112
November	1.4490	1.3914	1.4225
December	1.4139	1.3932	1.4017