YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 WST

2023 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0209 was down 1.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104 WST
2022 Average 99 WST
Yearly Trough Low 93 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0208
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0205).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0205) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.50%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0205
2022 Avg (July) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0186 0.0189
February 0.0194 0.0186 0.0189
March 0.0199 0.0189 0.0193
April 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
May 0.0201 0.0193 0.0197
June 0.0203 0.0193 0.0198
July 0.0209 0.0199 0.0205
August 0.0209 0.0205 0.0206
September 0.0206 0.0197 0.0201
October 0.0203 0.0194 0.0198
November 0.0204 0.0195 0.0200
December 0.0206 0.0200 0.0203