2023 WST to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.7542 LRD

YEARLY LOW

57.0058 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.8893 LRD

2023 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 68.7542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 57.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7484 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.5989 to the December average rate of 67.2249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 68.7542 was up 16.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 59.0461, 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 343,771 LRD

2022 Average 285,877 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 285,029 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,742.23 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

69.6426

56.5040

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LRD 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 59.9821, compared to 67.7966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.7966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 4.0268 LRD (High: 66.0794 / Low: 62.0526). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2232 LRD (High: 67.1875 / Low: 66.9643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.0268

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8957 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 67.9695) against the same month in 2022 (average: 54.7807), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1889 (+24.08%).

2023 Avg (October) 67.9695

2022 Avg (October) 54.7807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.1083	57.0058	57.5989
February	58.9424	57.0058	58.0021
March	60.1472	57.0058	59.1022
April	60.6308	59.5301	59.8490
May	62.0526	60.6767	61.2673
June	66.0794	62.0526	64.0733
July	68.5672	66.0794	67.4292
August	68.6776	68.4186	68.5341
September	68.6592	68.4186	68.5477
October	68.7542	66.7768	67.9695
November	67.1875	66.9643	67.0738
December	67.3125	66.9821	67.2249