2023 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.1287 JPY

YEARLY LOW

47.4115 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4175 JPY

2023 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 55.1287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 47.4115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7172 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2576 to the December average rate of 51.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 55.1287 was up 2.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 53.6223, 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 275,643 JPY

2022 Average 245,408 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 237,058 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,585.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

55.0064

47.6441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 49.7259, compared to 53.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7259

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.9205 JPY (High: 50.5959 / Low: 47.6754). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2106 JPY (High: 54.9918 / Low: 53.7812).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9205

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.1910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 54.3928) against the same month in 2022 (average: 52.4025), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9903 (+3.80%).

2023 Avg (October) 54.3928

2022 Avg (October) 52.4025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.4234	47.4115	48.2576
February	50.5959	47.6754	49.3783
March	50.9311	48.4699	49.5076
April	50.0481	48.0415	49.0040
May	51.6916	49.2001	50.3532
June	53.1263	50.9060	51.8548
July	53.0551	50.6569	51.8117
August	53.9077	52.1446	53.2651
September	54.9918	53.7812	54.3718
October	55.1287	53.2496	54.3928
November	54.1606	52.5207	53.5019
December	52.6098	50.3661	51.3110