2013 WST to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 WST to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the WST to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1919.2619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1821.1541.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.1078 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1896.7054 to the December average rate of 1864.1736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1919.2619 was down 3.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 1979.9782, 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 SLL 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 1883.7366, compared to 1855.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.5919 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 48.2777 SLL (High: 1888.9493 / Low: 1840.6716). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2990 SLL (High: 1904.6825 / Low: 1884.3835).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.0234 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1893.6987) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1918.6400), the exchange rate shifted by -24.9413 (-1.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1904.6825 | 1884.3835 | 1896.7054 |
| February | 1907.3065 | 1876.2554 | 1898.1188 |
| March | 1897.5774 | 1869.5247 | 1879.7129 |
| April | 1919.2619 | 1874.0778 | 1893.6987 |
| May | 1894.1941 | 1857.6704 | 1872.6753 |
| June | 1880.2971 | 1846.7901 | 1861.5084 |
| July | 1856.5329 | 1833.1022 | 1842.6565 |
| August | 1850.1217 | 1821.1541 | 1830.9546 |
| September | 1868.0445 | 1825.3670 | 1850.7093 |
| October | 1897.2950 | 1853.8868 | 1876.3765 |
| November | 1888.9493 | 1840.6716 | 1865.9976 |
| December | 1876.3485 | 1855.1943 | 1864.1736 |