2023 WST to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7652 BTN

YEARLY LOW

29.4799 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.2209 BTN

2023 WST to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 30.7652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 29.4799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2852 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3327 to the December average rate of 29.7579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 30.7652 was down 0.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 30.7988, 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 153,826 BTN

2022 Average 146,859 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 147,400 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,426.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

30.7085

29.6220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BTN 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 30.3016, compared to 30.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3016

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 1.0032 BTN (High: 30.6358 / Low: 29.6325). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2068 BTN (High: 29.8633 / Low: 29.6565).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0032

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.5298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 30.6180) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.6065), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0115 (+7.03%).

2023 Avg (February) 30.6180

2022 Avg (February) 28.6065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7440	30.0518	30.3327
February	30.7652	30.3338	30.6180
March	30.7121	30.0961	30.4656
April	30.2243	29.6190	30.0472
May	30.3910	29.9547	30.1909
June	30.3321	29.8913	30.1552
July	30.3750	29.8978	30.1330
August	30.6749	30.2300	30.4613
September	30.6408	30.3897	30.5343
October	30.6358	29.6325	30.2423
November	29.7858	29.4799	29.7125
December	29.8633	29.6565	29.7579