2013 WST to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.2165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 3.0036.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2130 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1046 to the December average rate of 3.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.2165 was down 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2173, 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 SBD 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 3.1192, compared to 3.0684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0508 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.1301 SBD (High: 3.2165 / Low: 3.0864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 SBD (High: 3.0459 / Low: 3.0040).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 3.1648) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.1356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0292 (+0.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1566 | 3.0910 | 3.1046 |
| February | 3.1752 | 3.0802 | 3.1152 |
| March | 3.1525 | 3.0658 | 3.1020 |
| April | 3.2165 | 3.0864 | 3.1648 |
| May | 3.2109 | 3.0956 | 3.1349 |
| June | 3.1292 | 3.0654 | 3.0939 |
| July | 3.0801 | 3.0117 | 3.0371 |
| August | 3.0459 | 3.0040 | 3.0211 |
| September | 3.0892 | 3.0036 | 3.0540 |
| October | 3.1505 | 3.0583 | 3.1012 |
| November | 3.1387 | 3.0488 | 3.1020 |
| December | 3.1230 | 3.0709 | 3.0950 |