2023 WST to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3493 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.3003 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3291 CHF

2023 WST to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3425 to the December average rate of 0.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3493 was down 10.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3887, 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 1,747 CHF

2022 Average 1,785 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 1,502 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.03 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3470

0.3050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CHF 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 0.3364, compared to 0.3217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0206 CHF (High: 0.3388 / Low: 0.3182). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 CHF (High: 0.3257 / Low: 0.3210).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.3429) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-3.52%).

2023 Avg (March) 0.3429

2022 Avg (March) 0.3554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3471	0.3395	0.3425
February	0.3492	0.3363	0.3435
March	0.3493	0.3357	0.3429
April	0.3367	0.3255	0.3298
May	0.3339	0.3241	0.3296
June	0.3338	0.3272	0.3303
July	0.3297	0.3147	0.3209
August	0.3257	0.3210	0.3232
September	0.3387	0.3255	0.3307
October	0.3388	0.3182	0.3287
November	0.3237	0.3120	0.3183
December	0.3143	0.3003	0.3085