YEARLY HIGH
1.2787 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1825 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2254 WST

2023 FJD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.2787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.1825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0962 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2386 to the December average rate of 1.2640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2787 was up 0.51% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,394 WST
2022 Average 6,112 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,912 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2707
1.1904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.2277, compared to 1.2232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0451 WST (High: 1.2277 / Low: 1.1826). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 WST (High: 1.2029 / Low: 1.1825).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.2640) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+3.35%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.2640
2022 Avg (December) 1.2231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2535 1.2144 1.2386
February 1.2451 1.2155 1.2296
March 1.2330 1.2049 1.2166
April 1.2412 1.2183 1.2315
May 1.2428 1.2100 1.2251
June 1.2406 1.2044 1.2246
July 1.2507 1.2101 1.2285
August 1.2255 1.1838 1.2050
September 1.2029 1.1825 1.1971
October 1.2277 1.1826 1.2054
November 1.2583 1.2140 1.2393
December 1.2787 1.2501 1.2640