2023 WST to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

176.5524 KZT

YEARLY LOW

159.8533 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

167.0964 KZT

2023 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 176.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 159.8533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6991 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4760 to the December average rate of 163.9874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 176.5524 was down 11.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 200.0551, 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 882,762 KZT

2022 Average 863,106 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 799,267 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,495.60 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

174.2762

162.3693

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KZT 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 166.6728, compared to 167.5200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.6728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.5200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 12.4681 KZT (High: 172.3215 / Low: 159.8533). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2263 KZT (High: 165.1303 / Low: 162.9040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.4681

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2263

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.8692 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 172.3751) against the same month in 2022 (average: 174.7285), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3534 (-1.35%).

2023 Avg (September) 172.3751

2022 Avg (September) 174.7285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	172.6639	170.4092	171.4760
February	171.3806	164.8343	167.3706
March	172.3215	159.8533	167.2269
April	167.9545	162.5052	165.6891
May	165.4559	162.2082	163.6783
June	166.7217	162.9286	164.5959
July	165.6775	162.2733	163.3615
August	171.1397	162.8023	166.6973
September	176.5524	168.3293	172.3751
October	176.5008	167.4689	173.2840
November	167.8005	163.3333	165.4148
December	165.1303	162.9040	163.9874