YEARLY HIGH
0.8759 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8343 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8561 WST

2013 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.8759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.8343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8458 to the December average rate of 0.8601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8759 was down 2.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,380 WST
2012 Average 4,278 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,172 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8760
0.8394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 0.8492, compared to 0.8629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0194 WST (High: 0.8680 / Low: 0.8486). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.8479 / Low: 0.8422).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.8729) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+2.02%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.8729
2012 Avg (August) 0.8556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8479 0.8422 0.8458
February 0.8528 0.8389 0.8424
March 0.8550 0.8426 0.8506
April 0.8513 0.8343 0.8447
May 0.8600 0.8441 0.8520
June 0.8666 0.8508 0.8597
July 0.8725 0.8641 0.8686
August 0.8759 0.8664 0.8729
September 0.8755 0.8563 0.8642
October 0.8604 0.8467 0.8544
November 0.8680 0.8486 0.8573
December 0.8629 0.8544 0.8601