2023 WST to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1883 DOP

YEARLY LOW

19.8340 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4974 DOP

2023 WST to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 21.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 19.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3543 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9780 to the December average rate of 20.4753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.1883 was down 4.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 22.2549, 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 105,942 DOP

2022 Average 102,830 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 99,170 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,771.44 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.0751

19.9106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DOP 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 20.3963, compared to 20.5985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.6498 DOP (High: 20.9242 / Low: 20.2744). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 DOP (High: 20.1095 / Low: 19.9596).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6498

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4628 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 20.8260) against the same month in 2022 (average: 21.6988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8728 (-4.02%).

2023 Avg (February) 20.8260

2022 Avg (February) 21.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.0596	20.8540	20.9780
February	21.1883	20.6070	20.8260
March	20.6001	20.0337	20.3632
April	20.1594	19.8340	20.0694
May	20.1095	19.9596	20.0077
June	20.3081	19.9908	20.1335
July	20.6732	20.1833	20.4812
August	20.9548	20.6168	20.8300
September	20.9626	20.8024	20.8774
October	20.9242	20.2744	20.6579
November	20.4196	20.1078	20.2690
December	20.7524	20.3004	20.4753