2023 WST to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 173.5093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 158.4107.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0987 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.4311 to the December average rate of 161.1227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 173.5093 was down 7.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 187.1128, 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 KMF 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 168.0991, compared to 165.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6295 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 7.4699 KMF (High: 173.2022 / Low: 165.7322). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7829 KMF (High: 167.5611 / Low: 164.7783).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.6071 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 169.4311) against the same month in 2022 (average: 167.1085), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3226 (+1.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 173.5093 | 167.2722 | 169.4311 |
| February | 173.0831 | 167.2814 | 170.5780 |
| March | 173.3425 | 165.9782 | 170.7053 |
| April | 166.6477 | 163.4555 | 164.7062 |
| May | 169.2710 | 163.5107 | 166.2947 |
| June | 169.2710 | 164.8957 | 166.8792 |
| July | 166.3724 | 160.5331 | 163.5287 |
| August | 167.5611 | 164.7783 | 166.0644 |
| September | 172.6503 | 167.3717 | 169.5500 |
| October | 173.2022 | 165.7322 | 169.5795 |
| November | 166.8750 | 159.9463 | 162.9723 |
| December | 163.5178 | 158.4107 | 161.1227 |