2023 AWG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5837 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4945 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5170 WST

2023 AWG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AWG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.5837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.4945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0892 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4977 to the December average rate of 1.5546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5837 was up 0.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,919 WST

2022 Average 7,431 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,472 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5643

1.4916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.5055, compared to 1.5285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0474 WST (High: 1.5556 / Low: 1.5082). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 WST (High: 1.4986 / Low: 1.4966).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.5583) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.16%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.5583

2022 Avg (November) 1.5558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4986	1.4964	1.4977
February	1.4986	1.4966	1.4979
March	1.5142	1.4945	1.4984
April	1.5142	1.5121	1.5131
May	1.5142	1.5121	1.5131
June	1.5142	1.5121	1.5131
July	1.5142	1.5082	1.5122
August	1.5103	1.5082	1.5093
September	1.5124	1.5082	1.5098
October	1.5556	1.5082	1.5270
November	1.5837	1.5534	1.5583
December	1.5556	1.5534	1.5546