2023 WST to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 78.9478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 74.1067.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8411 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.7358 to the December average rate of 74.8173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 78.9478 was down 3.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 81.8952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
WST to GYD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.7907, compared to 76.0895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7012 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 2.5775 GYD (High: 77.1895 / Low: 74.6120). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3869 GYD (High: 77.7455 / Low: 77.3586).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 78.2287) against the same month in 2022 (average: 79.8515), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6228 (-2.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.2862 | 77.2953 | 77.7358 |
| February | 78.9478 | 77.7769 | 78.2287 |
| March | 78.3040 | 77.1261 | 78.0790 |
| April | 77.7002 | 77.0640 | 77.5508 |
| May | 77.7455 | 77.3586 | 77.5621 |
| June | 77.8959 | 77.1217 | 77.5878 |
| July | 77.6349 | 76.7197 | 77.0130 |
| August | 77.6241 | 76.4687 | 76.9948 |
| September | 77.1246 | 76.6855 | 76.9523 |
| October | 77.1895 | 74.6120 | 76.0761 |
| November | 75.4242 | 74.1067 | 74.6835 |
| December | 75.1868 | 74.7093 | 74.8173 |