YEARLY HIGH
0.0728 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0675 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0704 WST

2023 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0728 was up 2.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 364 WST
2022 Average 325 WST
Yearly Trough Low 337 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0724
0.0680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0697, compared to 0.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0705 / Low: 0.0697).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0720) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+8.86%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0720
2022 Avg (July) 0.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0698 0.0675 0.0683
February 0.0699 0.0681 0.0690
March 0.0702 0.0681 0.0690
April 0.0710 0.0699 0.0703
May 0.0705 0.0697 0.0701
June 0.0727 0.0699 0.0712
July 0.0728 0.0714 0.0720
August 0.0726 0.0709 0.0718
September 0.0723 0.0707 0.0715
October 0.0706 0.0680 0.0694
November 0.0716 0.0699 0.0706
December 0.0719 0.0698 0.0713