2013 WST to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2935 RUB

YEARLY LOW

13.1123 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7697 RUB

2013 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 14.2935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 13.1123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1811 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2273 to the December average rate of 14.1422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.2935 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.3771, 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 71,467 RUB

2012 Average 67,194 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 65,562 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,905.64 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.2337

13.1359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RUB 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 13.5276, compared to 14.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.5619 RUB (High: 14.2577 / Low: 13.6958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2107 RUB (High: 14.0019 / Low: 13.7912).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5619

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.1422) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.4313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7109 (+5.29%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.1422

2012 Avg (December) 13.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3632	13.1123	13.2273
February	13.4593	13.1411	13.2631
March	13.5095	13.2603	13.4095
April	14.0297	13.5149	13.7391
May	13.8435	13.4873	13.6083
June	14.0635	13.6555	13.9181
July	14.2868	13.7449	13.9633
August	14.1204	13.8957	13.9946
September	14.2577	13.6958	13.9508
October	14.0019	13.7912	13.8929
November	14.2525	13.9079	14.1265
December	14.2935	13.9761	14.1422