2023 LSL to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1604 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1378 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1482 WST

2023 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1577 to the December average rate of 0.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1604 was down 10.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 802 WST

2022 Average 820 WST

Yearly Trough Low 689 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1592

0.1418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.1492, compared to 0.1471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 WST (High: 0.1500 / Low: 0.1378). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.1452 / Low: 0.1414).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1577) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-6.14%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1577

2022 Avg (January) 0.1680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1604	0.1547	0.1577
February	0.1578	0.1463	0.1507
March	0.1529	0.1449	0.1477
April	0.1535	0.1480	0.1503
May	0.1491	0.1380	0.1432
June	0.1500	0.1378	0.1456
July	0.1550	0.1437	0.1496
August	0.1509	0.1395	0.1446
September	0.1452	0.1414	0.1434
October	0.1490	0.1399	0.1443
November	0.1541	0.1429	0.1506
December	0.1533	0.1466	0.1500