2023 BIF to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0013 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0010 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0011 WST

2023 BIF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BIF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0013 to the December average rate of 0.0010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0013 was down 4.63% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7 WST

2022 Average 7 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0013

0.0009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0012, compared to 0.0010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0010). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0010 / Low: 0.0010).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.0013) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+3.00%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.0013

2022 Avg (April) 0.0013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013
February	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013
March	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013
April	0.0013	0.0013	0.0013
May	0.0013	0.0010	0.0012
June	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
July	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
August	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
September	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
October	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
November	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010
December	0.0010	0.0010	0.0010