2023 WST to ANG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6743 ANG

YEARLY LOW

0.6384 ANG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6596 ANG

2023 WST to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.6384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6681 to the December average rate of 0.6443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.6743 was down 4.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,372 ANG

2022 Average 3,371 ANG

Yearly Trough Low 3,192 ANG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.58 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6707

0.6404

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WST to ANG 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 0.6643, compared to 0.6548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0222 ANG (High: 0.6644 / Low: 0.6422). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 ANG (High: 0.6689 / Low: 0.6659).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.6682) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-2.87%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.6682

2022 Avg (February) 0.6879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6689	0.6659	0.6681
February	0.6743	0.6643	0.6682
March	0.6688	0.6587	0.6669
April	0.6622	0.6526	0.6606
May	0.6633	0.6592	0.6611
June	0.6638	0.6572	0.6611
July	0.6634	0.6550	0.6607
August	0.6655	0.6587	0.6629
September	0.6644	0.6606	0.6628
October	0.6644	0.6422	0.6551
November	0.6444	0.6384	0.6430
December	0.6471	0.6432	0.6443