YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 WST

2023 DJF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DJF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0159 was down 1.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 WST
2022 Average 75 WST
Yearly Trough Low 75 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0158
0.0151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0155 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) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0151).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.0158) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.0158
2022 Avg (November) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0151 0.0152
February 0.0153 0.0150 0.0152
March 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
April 0.0155 0.0153 0.0153
May 0.0154 0.0153 0.0153
June 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
July 0.0154 0.0153 0.0153
August 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
September 0.0153 0.0152 0.0153
October 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
November 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157