YEARLY HIGH
57.7127 JPY
YEARLY LOW
50.2853 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.0975 JPY

2024 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 57.7127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 50.2853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4274 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2036 to the December average rate of 55.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 57.7127 was up 4.69% compared to the 2023 peak of 55.1287, 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 288,563 JPY
2023 Average 257,129 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 251,426 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,136.90 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

57.0049
50.5570
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 54.3714, compared to 53.8235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 4.2191 JPY (High: 57.7127 / Low: 53.4936). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5216 JPY (High: 53.8305 / Low: 52.3089).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.2191
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.0464 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 56.2695) against the same month in 2023 (average: 51.8117), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4578 (+8.60%).

2024 Avg (July) 56.2695
2023 Avg (July) 51.8117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.9478 50.3982 52.2036
February 53.8305 52.3089 53.4357
March 54.1561 52.4063 53.4873
April 56.5009 54.0348 55.0151
May 56.2951 54.6625 55.6192
June 57.4741 55.3996 56.4676
July 57.7127 53.4936 56.2695
August 53.2972 51.4020 52.2230
September 52.4107 50.2853 51.0943
October 54.7383 51.3381 53.5413
November 55.8929 53.4839 54.7990
December 56.3907 53.3996 55.0138