2023 WST to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.6098 DJF

YEARLY LOW

63.0681 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.1087 DJF

2023 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 66.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 63.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5417 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8925 to the December average rate of 63.6057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 66.6098 was down 4.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 69.6703, 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 333,049 DJF

2022 Average 332,962 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 315,340 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,708.73 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

66.2339

63.1884

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WST to DJF 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 65.5723, compared to 64.6450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.5723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.6450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 2.2269 DJF (High: 65.6420 / Low: 63.4151). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3149 DJF (High: 66.0273 / Low: 65.7124).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2269

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.2460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 65.9801) against the same month in 2022 (average: 67.9232), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9431 (-2.86%).

2023 Avg (February) 65.9801

2022 Avg (February) 67.9232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.0273	65.7124	65.8925
February	66.6098	65.4144	65.9801
March	66.0460	65.0804	65.8353
April	65.3721	64.4674	65.1730
May	65.4584	65.1234	65.2545
June	65.5751	64.9224	65.2986
July	65.4619	64.7886	65.2083
August	65.8451	65.0097	65.4427
September	65.8451	65.2642	65.4828
October	65.6420	63.4151	64.6882
November	63.7500	63.0681	63.4422
December	63.9318	63.3929	63.6057