2023 WST to MVR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 5.7182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 5.4464.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2717 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7030 to the December average rate of 5.4903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.7182 was down 5.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.0548, 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 MVR 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 5.6645, compared to 5.5905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0739 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.1757 MVR (High: 5.6686 / Low: 5.4929). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MVR (High: 5.6941 / Low: 5.6867).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 0.1094 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.6976) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.9079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2103 (-3.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7126 | 5.6867 | 5.7030 |
| February | 5.6941 | 5.6867 | 5.6917 |
| March | 5.7182 | 5.6540 | 5.6976 |
| April | 5.6540 | 5.6320 | 5.6348 |
| May | 5.6356 | 5.6136 | 5.6301 |
| June | 5.6356 | 5.6136 | 5.6295 |
| July | 5.6540 | 5.6173 | 5.6433 |
| August | 5.6649 | 5.6391 | 5.6547 |
| September | 5.6925 | 5.6557 | 5.6711 |
| October | 5.6686 | 5.4929 | 5.5966 |
| November | 5.5179 | 5.4464 | 5.4872 |
| December | 5.5000 | 5.4821 | 5.4903 |