2023 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5854 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4476 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5290 BOB

2023 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.5854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 2.4476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1378 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5616 to the December average rate of 2.4706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.5854 was down 4.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.6951, 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 12,927 BOB

2022 Average 12,892 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,238 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.06 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.5716

2.4553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.5474, compared to 2.5106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0850 BOB (High: 2.5473 / Low: 2.4623). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BOB (High: 2.5639 / Low: 2.5530).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0850

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 2.5619) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.6273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0654 (-2.49%).

2023 Avg (February) 2.5619

2022 Avg (February) 2.6273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5639	2.5530	2.5616
February	2.5854	2.5472	2.5619
March	2.5693	2.5257	2.5572
April	2.5467	2.5179	2.5348
May	2.5402	2.5275	2.5343
June	2.5449	2.5197	2.5349
July	2.5526	2.5113	2.5337
August	2.5516	2.5239	2.5418
September	2.5473	2.5327	2.5412
October	2.5473	2.4623	2.5114
November	2.4701	2.4476	2.4649
December	2.4811	2.4660	2.4706