YEARLY HIGH
0.2892 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2660 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2795 GBP

2024 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.2660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2810 to the December average rate of 0.2827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2892 was down 7.74% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3134, 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 1,446 GBP
2023 Average 1,472 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,330 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.99 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2870
0.2686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2823, compared to 0.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0122 GBP (High: 0.2816 / Low: 0.2694). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 GBP (High: 0.2829 / Low: 0.2795).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 0.2855) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2948), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-3.15%).

2024 Avg (April) 0.2855
2023 Avg (April) 0.2948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2829 0.2795 0.2810
February 0.2849 0.2802 0.2827
March 0.2835 0.2778 0.2811
April 0.2892 0.2817 0.2855
May 0.2859 0.2796 0.2826
June 0.2830 0.2788 0.2811
July 0.2824 0.2745 0.2775
August 0.2816 0.2694 0.2759
September 0.2739 0.2660 0.2702
October 0.2769 0.2691 0.2738
November 0.2850 0.2738 0.2802
December 0.2858 0.2795 0.2827