YEARLY HIGH
0.8059 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.7492 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7746 TOP

2013 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.8059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.7492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0567 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7590 to the December average rate of 0.7995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8059 was up 3.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7792, 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 4,029 TOP
2012 Average 3,760 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,746 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.53 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8035
0.7549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.7620, compared to 0.7871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0397 TOP (High: 0.7954 / Low: 0.7557). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 TOP (High: 0.7635 / Low: 0.7568).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.7871) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+3.23%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.7871
2012 Avg (September) 0.7625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7626 0.7532 0.7590
February 0.7663 0.7492 0.7598
March 0.7652 0.7529 0.7606
April 0.7726 0.7600 0.7632
May 0.7635 0.7568 0.7597
June 0.7954 0.7557 0.7697
July 0.7981 0.7811 0.7863
August 0.7900 0.7808 0.7852
September 0.8059 0.7753 0.7871
October 0.7900 0.7742 0.7814
November 0.7987 0.7676 0.7832
December 0.8052 0.7935 0.7995