2023 RUB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0409 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0269 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0323 WST

2023 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0409 was down 19.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 WST

2022 Average 199 WST

Yearly Trough Low 135 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0396

0.0271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0349).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0386) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+13.51%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0386

2022 Avg (January) 0.0340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0409	0.0366	0.0386
February	0.0386	0.0355	0.0367
March	0.0360	0.0349	0.0353
April	0.0352	0.0332	0.0337
May	0.0358	0.0335	0.0344
June	0.0337	0.0307	0.0327
July	0.0310	0.0295	0.0301
August	0.0294	0.0272	0.0284
September	0.0287	0.0276	0.0281
October	0.0301	0.0269	0.0284
November	0.0317	0.0300	0.0309
December	0.0316	0.0301	0.0308