YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0331 WST

2023 BTN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BTN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0330 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0339 was down 4.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170 WST
2022 Average 170 WST
Yearly Trough Low 163 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.09 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0338
0.0326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0330, compared to 0.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0335).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.0337) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.96%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.0337
2022 Avg (November) 0.0343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0325 0.0330
February 0.0330 0.0325 0.0327
March 0.0332 0.0326 0.0328
April 0.0338 0.0331 0.0333
May 0.0334 0.0329 0.0331
June 0.0335 0.0330 0.0332
July 0.0334 0.0329 0.0332
August 0.0331 0.0326 0.0328
September 0.0329 0.0326 0.0328
October 0.0337 0.0326 0.0331
November 0.0339 0.0336 0.0337
December 0.0337 0.0335 0.0336