2013 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2702 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2213 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2405 WST

2013 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2605 to the December average rate of 0.2242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2702 was down 11.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,510 WST

2012 Average 14,104 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,063 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,447.09 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2642

0.2206

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ZAR 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 0.2495, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0277 WST (High: 0.2570 / Low: 0.2292). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 WST (High: 0.2358 / Low: 0.2303).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2605) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0368 (-12.38%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2605

2012 Avg (January) 0.2974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2702	0.2533	0.2605
February	0.2607	0.2529	0.2563
March	0.2536	0.2471	0.2502
April	0.2556	0.2458	0.2507
May	0.2570	0.2292	0.2471
June	0.2360	0.2280	0.2318
July	0.2403	0.2290	0.2365
August	0.2405	0.2277	0.2344
September	0.2407	0.2290	0.2339
October	0.2358	0.2303	0.2331
November	0.2301	0.2220	0.2271
December	0.2286	0.2213	0.2242