YEARLY HIGH
0.7198 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6024 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6516 WST

2023 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.7198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.6024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6224 to the December average rate of 0.7060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7198 was up 8.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,397 WST
2022 Average 12,031 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,047 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,349.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7158
0.5988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6343, compared to 0.6688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0552 WST (High: 0.6699 / Low: 0.6147). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 WST (High: 0.6625 / Low: 0.6438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.7060) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0948 (+15.51%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.7060
2022 Avg (December) 0.6112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6520 0.6062 0.6224
February 0.6317 0.6024 0.6086
March 0.6315 0.6066 0.6159
April 0.6572 0.6297 0.6442
May 0.6625 0.6438 0.6523
June 0.6755 0.6489 0.6627
July 0.6901 0.6619 0.6780
August 0.6758 0.6557 0.6652
September 0.6559 0.6164 0.6310
October 0.6699 0.6147 0.6444
November 0.7132 0.6633 0.6884
December 0.7198 0.6951 0.7060