YEARLY HIGH
723.0675 TZS
YEARLY LOW
673.0644 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
699.0001 TZS

2013 WST to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 723.0675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 673.0644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0031 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 699.9354 to the December average rate of 687.7900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 723.0675 was up 1.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 714.7251, 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 3,615,337 TZS
2012 Average 3,426,478 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,365,322 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,015.66 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

715.1272
683.4308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TZS 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 706.7137, compared to 691.2865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 706.7137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 691.2865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 24.4626 TZS (High: 697.5270 / Low: 673.0644). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1327 TZS (High: 691.4737 / Low: 683.3409).

December Spread (Volatile) ±24.4626
August Spread (Stable) ±8.1327

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.5707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 712.4859) against the same month in 2012 (average: 697.5771), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9088 (+2.14%).

2013 Avg (February) 712.4859
2012 Avg (February) 697.5771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 709.6627 691.7620 699.9354
February 723.0675 706.2024 712.4859
March 712.5025 701.8115 705.5417
April 722.9854 701.9470 710.7893
May 714.8222 700.2353 707.7938
June 710.6877 691.7216 703.7359
July 698.7139 685.8950 691.1651
August 691.4737 683.3409 686.0721
September 698.1738 683.5281 691.5001
October 703.9581 692.5907 696.9788
November 700.7404 686.6002 694.2128
December 697.5270 673.0644 687.7900