2013 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.2700 JPY

YEARLY LOW

37.9302 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.2136 JPY

2013 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 45.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 37.9302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3399 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.0064 to the December average rate of 44.5877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 45.2700 was up 19.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 37.9061, 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 226,350 JPY

2012 Average 172,801 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 189,651 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,699.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

45.1458

38.4482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 41.6559, compared to 42.7713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.6559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 3.2461 JPY (High: 43.7667 / Low: 40.5206). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2171 JPY (High: 41.8963 / Low: 40.6792).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2461

March Spread (Stable) ±1.2171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8578 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 44.5877) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.6349), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9527 (+21.71%).

2013 Avg (December) 44.5877

2012 Avg (December) 36.6349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.1586	37.9302	39.0064
February	41.3205	39.9571	40.9018
March	41.8963	40.6792	41.2507
April	43.7667	40.5206	42.9060
May	44.7315	42.5235	43.8641
June	43.7565	40.5459	42.0063
July	43.3873	41.7936	42.4786
August	42.2995	40.8676	41.4974
September	42.9382	41.5533	42.4689
October	42.9847	41.7068	42.3873
November	44.0120	42.4120	43.2081
December	45.2700	43.7852	44.5877