2023 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1046.9009 BIF

YEARLY LOW

756.2638 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

931.0437 BIF

2023 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1046.9009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 756.2638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.6371 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 766.9610 to the December average rate of 1018.1233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1046.9009 was up 30.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 800.3477, 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 5,234,504 BIF

2022 Average 3,818,861 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,781,319 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,453,185.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1071.2189

734.8842

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 830.6272, compared to 1031.4602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 200.8330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 830.6272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1031.4602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 273.9920 BIF (High: 1036.6172 / Low: 762.6253). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9180 BIF (High: 768.9446 / Low: 764.0266).

May Spread (Volatile) ±273.9920

January Spread (Stable) ±4.9180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 18.1584 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 1043.1910) against the same month in 2022 (average: 755.7924), the exchange rate shifted by +287.3986 (+38.03%).

2023 Avg (September) 1043.1910

2022 Avg (September) 755.7924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	768.9446	764.0266	766.9610
February	774.7156	765.1387	768.5529
March	771.7364	760.1553	769.4189
April	764.9944	756.2638	762.9121
May	1036.6172	762.6253	877.8510
June	1042.7406	1032.7771	1038.0672
July	1043.2910	1030.5283	1038.4987
August	1045.8405	1038.2113	1042.5173
September	1046.9009	1038.7743	1043.1910
October	1045.9317	1011.7643	1032.2946
November	1017.8571	1006.0224	1014.1363
December	1021.6172	1016.0714	1018.1233