YEARLY HIGH
333.6361 KPW
YEARLY LOW
321.4286 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
329.5069 KPW

2023 WST to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 333.6361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 321.4286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2075 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.6361 to the December average rate of 321.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 333.6361 was down 4.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 348.9263, 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 1,668,180 KPW
2022 Average 1,683,336 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,607,143 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,037.53 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

334.8568
320.2078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KPW 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 331.9064, compared to 327.1075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.9064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.1075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 9.6364 KPW (High: 331.0649 / Low: 321.4286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 321.4286 / Low: 321.4286).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.6364
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 5.9062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 333.6361) against the same month in 2022 (average: 345.9916), the exchange rate shifted by -12.3555 (-3.57%).

2023 Avg (January) 333.6361
2022 Avg (January) 345.9916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 333.6361 333.6361 333.6361
February 333.6361 333.6361 333.6361
March 333.6361 330.2134 333.5257
April 330.2134 330.2134 330.2134
May 330.2134 330.2134 330.2134
June 330.2134 330.2134 330.2134
July 331.0649 330.2134 330.3233
August 331.0649 331.0649 331.0649
September 331.0649 331.0649 331.0649
October 331.0649 321.4286 327.3347
November 321.4286 321.4286 321.4286
December 321.4286 321.4286 321.4286