YEARLY HIGH
1.4006 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3259 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3560 WST

2023 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.4006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.3259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3383 to the December average rate of 1.3877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4006 was down 1.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,003 WST
2022 Average 6,637 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,630 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3960
1.3329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.3462, compared to 1.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0464 WST (High: 1.3922 / Low: 1.3458). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 1.3428 / Low: 1.3371).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.3908) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3918), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.08%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.3908
2022 Avg (November) 1.3918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3428 1.3371 1.3383
February 1.3459 1.3259 1.3381
March 1.3573 1.3371 1.3421
April 1.3702 1.3503 1.3535
May 1.3564 1.3496 1.3528
June 1.3605 1.3470 1.3524
July 1.3650 1.3478 1.3533
August 1.3573 1.3436 1.3487
September 1.3535 1.3458 1.3490
October 1.3922 1.3458 1.3653
November 1.4006 1.3880 1.3908
December 1.3903 1.3816 1.3877