2013 WST to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5501 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5331 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5410 SGD

2013 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5374 to the December average rate of 0.5420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5501 was down 3.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5672, 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 2,750 SGD

2012 Average 2,703 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,665 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.02 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5448

0.5367

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WST to SGD 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 0.5419, compared to 0.5400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0135 SGD (High: 0.5487 / Low: 0.5351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SGD (High: 0.5417 / Low: 0.5353).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.5428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+1.20%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.5428

2012 Avg (June) 0.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5435	0.5331	0.5374
February	0.5463	0.5371	0.5441
March	0.5466	0.5394	0.5422
April	0.5492	0.5384	0.5426
May	0.5492	0.5361	0.5424
June	0.5501	0.5386	0.5428
July	0.5487	0.5351	0.5402
August	0.5445	0.5337	0.5393
September	0.5458	0.5381	0.5411
October	0.5417	0.5353	0.5386
November	0.5435	0.5347	0.5387
December	0.5460	0.5373	0.5420