YEARLY HIGH
0.3524 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3215 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3384 EUR

2023 WST to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3437 to the December average rate of 0.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3524 was down 7.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3799, 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 1,762 EUR
2022 Average 1,777 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,608 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.35 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3483
0.3250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to EUR 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 0.3409, compared to 0.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0167 EUR (High: 0.3514 / Low: 0.3347). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 EUR (High: 0.3408 / Low: 0.3336).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.3437) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+1.20%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.3437
2022 Avg (January) 0.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3524 0.3395 0.3437
February 0.3513 0.3366 0.3464
March 0.3514 0.3376 0.3459
April 0.3396 0.3297 0.3339
May 0.3431 0.3273 0.3373
June 0.3430 0.3338 0.3384
July 0.3380 0.3263 0.3319
August 0.3408 0.3336 0.3372
September 0.3502 0.3409 0.3445
October 0.3514 0.3347 0.3442
November 0.3374 0.3246 0.3301
December 0.3318 0.3215 0.3270