2023 WST to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |