YEARLY HIGH
5710.1527 LBP
YEARLY LOW
558.6317 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5022.7221 LBP

2023 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 5710.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 558.6317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5151.5210 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 561.9503 to the December average rate of 5375.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 856.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5710.1527 was up 860.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 594.3227, 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 28,550,764 LBP
2022 Average 2,834,786 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,793,158 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,757,605.14 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6089.0797
59.4840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LBP 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 4578.2024, compared to 5467.2418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 889.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4578.2024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5467.2418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 5150.8913 LBP (High: 5710.1527 / Low: 559.2614). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2671 LBP (High: 565.8988 / Low: 558.6317).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5150.8913
January Spread (Stable) ±7.2671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 104.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 4698.5922) against the same month in 2022 (average: 578.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +4120.5342 (+712.82%).

2023 Avg (February) 4698.5922
2022 Avg (February) 578.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 565.8988 558.6317 561.9503
February 5710.1527 559.2614 4698.5922
March 5653.2780 5486.4060 5586.6133
April 5598.0349 5461.0192 5538.7071
May 5602.6212 5490.1312 5534.8830
June 5600.7866 5498.0609 5548.4685
July 5600.7866 5471.8256 5529.5329
August 5614.3094 5518.3003 5539.5396
September 5585.6890 5513.2851 5537.3927
October 5548.1339 5355.5149 5462.9386
November 5371.5438 5323.8046 5358.9261
December 5396.7355 5365.5961 5375.1207