YEARLY HIGH
0.2950 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2778 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2846 XDR

2013 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2850 to the December average rate of 0.2798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2950 was up 0.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2923, 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 1,475 XDR
2012 Average 1,413 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,389 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.83 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2924
0.2780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XDR 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 0.2880, compared to 0.2812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0085 XDR (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 XDR (High: 0.2810 / Low: 0.2781).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.2912) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+2.17%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.2912
2012 Avg (April) 0.2850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2862 0.2831 0.2850
February 0.2910 0.2853 0.2878
March 0.2913 0.2871 0.2894
April 0.2950 0.2884 0.2912
May 0.2919 0.2880 0.2899
June 0.2902 0.2817 0.2845
July 0.2880 0.2815 0.2834
August 0.2830 0.2782 0.2792
September 0.2835 0.2791 0.2813
October 0.2840 0.2800 0.2814
November 0.2855 0.2778 0.2821
December 0.2810 0.2781 0.2798