YEARLY HIGH
1919.2619 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1821.1541 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1869.4406 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,596,310 SLL
2012 Average 9,417,124 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 9,105,771 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490,538.99 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1904.8352
1824.2382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1883.7366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1855.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.2777
January Spread (Stable) ±20.2990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (April) 1893.6987
2012 Avg (April) 1918.6400

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