YEARLY HIGH
13.2929 TWD
YEARLY LOW
12.6146 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8427 TWD

2013 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 13.2929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 12.6146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6782 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7249 to the December average rate of 12.8129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.2929 was up 0.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.2251, 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 66,464 TWD
2012 Average 63,975 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 63,073 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,391.22 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.1144
12.6669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 12.9378, compared to 12.7476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.4240 TWD (High: 13.2929 / Low: 12.8688). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1700 TWD (High: 12.7881 / Low: 12.6182).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4240
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 13.0771) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+0.93%).

2013 Avg (April) 13.0771
2012 Avg (April) 12.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9773 12.6146 12.7249
February 13.1120 12.8747 13.0287
March 13.0484 12.8700 12.9510
April 13.2929 12.8688 13.0771
May 13.0533 12.8449 12.9511
June 13.0431 12.8248 12.8942
July 12.9149 12.6704 12.7662
August 12.8424 12.6579 12.7078
September 12.7881 12.6182 12.7042
October 12.8417 12.6314 12.7375
November 12.8635 12.6443 12.7572
December 12.9242 12.7187 12.8129