2023 HTG to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0212 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0174 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0194 WST

2023 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0212 was down 19.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 WST

2022 Average 115 WST

Yearly Trough Low 87 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0215

0.0172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.0211) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.84%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.0211

2022 Avg (November) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0183	0.0180	0.0182
February	0.0181	0.0178	0.0180
March	0.0179	0.0174	0.0176
April	0.0179	0.0175	0.0176
May	0.0195	0.0176	0.0188
June	0.0198	0.0193	0.0196
July	0.0200	0.0196	0.0198
August	0.0201	0.0199	0.0200
September	0.0202	0.0199	0.0201
October	0.0211	0.0200	0.0205
November	0.0212	0.0211	0.0211
December	0.0212	0.0211	0.0212