2023 WST to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

348.3306 CLP

YEARLY LOW

288.2947 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

307.4499 CLP

2023 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 348.3306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 288.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.0359 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 305.1740 to the December average rate of 312.8544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 348.3306 was down 9.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 386.1080, 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 1,741,653 CLP

2022 Average 1,633,294 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 1,441,473 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,179.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

341.8320

288.2801

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CLP 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 297.0579, compared to 317.8418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.7839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.0579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 317.8418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 29.4530 CLP (High: 348.3306 / Low: 318.8776). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9895 CLP (High: 295.8902 / Low: 288.9006).

October Spread (Volatile) ±29.4530

June Spread (Stable) ±6.9895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 20.9096 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 337.3693) against the same month in 2022 (average: 340.0523), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6830 (-0.79%).

2023 Avg (October) 337.3693

2022 Avg (October) 340.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	319.5748	294.2117	305.1740
February	308.9223	289.6147	296.9310
March	307.9127	290.1879	299.2664
April	300.7408	290.1879	295.3838
May	298.2958	288.2947	292.7428
June	295.8902	288.9006	292.8494
July	309.1176	293.5230	299.2741
August	320.4377	309.5935	315.1499
September	334.4090	313.8938	325.9434
October	348.3306	318.8776	337.3693
November	330.6878	310.5590	316.4597
December	318.8846	307.8818	312.8544