2023 WST to MDL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 7.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.1779.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9504 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0401 to the December average rate of 6.2878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.1283 was down 3.03% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.3511, 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 MDL 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 6.7664, compared to 6.4901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2763 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.3824 MDL (High: 6.7297 / Low: 6.3473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 MDL (High: 6.5789 / Low: 6.4767).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2770 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 7.0401) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.8889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1512 (+2.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1283 | 6.9376 | 7.0401 |
| February | 7.0170 | 6.9023 | 6.9586 |
| March | 6.9991 | 6.7150 | 6.8953 |
| April | 6.7155 | 6.5519 | 6.6182 |
| May | 6.5789 | 6.4767 | 6.5188 |
| June | 6.7143 | 6.5106 | 6.5673 |
| July | 6.7297 | 6.3473 | 6.5688 |
| August | 6.5553 | 6.4377 | 6.5031 |
| September | 6.7277 | 6.5402 | 6.6120 |
| October | 6.7212 | 6.4455 | 6.5944 |
| November | 6.4712 | 6.3105 | 6.3742 |
| December | 6.4038 | 6.1779 | 6.2878 |