2023 WST to KHR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1537.7630 KHR

YEARLY LOW

1459.1192 KHR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1504.1385 KHR

2023 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1537.7630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1459.1192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.6438 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1525.2548 to the December average rate of 1468.2220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1537.7630 was down 2.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 1577.7253, 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 7,688,815 KHR

2022 Average 7,645,972 KHR

Yearly Trough Low 7,295,596 KHR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 393,218.91 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1530.9581

1462.5187

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WST to KHR 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 1509.0464, compared to 1499.2305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1509.0464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1499.2305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 47.2793 KHR (High: 1521.1015 / Low: 1473.8222). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0381 KHR (High: 1527.7227 / Low: 1520.6847).

October Spread (Volatile) ±47.2793

January Spread (Stable) ±7.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.1504 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -32.1504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1514.5235) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1552.7177), the exchange rate shifted by -38.1942 (-2.46%).

2023 Avg (February) 1514.5235

2022 Avg (February) 1552.7177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1527.7227	1520.6847	1525.2548
February	1537.7630	1498.5405	1514.5235
March	1506.4497	1482.4122	1500.4297
April	1513.4782	1478.2795	1491.3357
May	1514.5789	1504.0943	1509.9205
June	1516.6592	1504.4534	1512.8142
July	1519.2202	1503.3733	1513.3385
August	1529.8485	1512.2764	1522.7692
September	1536.0862	1508.1453	1519.3658
October	1521.1015	1473.8222	1501.9191
November	1475.9183	1461.8468	1469.7687
December	1474.7706	1459.1192	1468.2220