2023 WST to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2759.3377 PYG

YEARLY LOW

2601.8681 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2667.9498 PYG

2023 WST to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2759.3377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2601.8681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.4696 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2734.4431 to the December average rate of 2628.0264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2759.3377 was up 1.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 2727.4593, 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 13,796,688 PYG

2022 Average 13,051,272 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 13,009,340 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 787,348.11 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2745.2309

2615.7770

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PYG 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 2672.3154, compared to 2663.5843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2672.3154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2663.5843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 90.2632 PYG (High: 2736.0205 / Low: 2645.7574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2331 PYG (High: 2684.5222 / Low: 2663.2891).

October Spread (Volatile) ±90.2632

August Spread (Stable) ±21.2331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 42.9595 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -42.9595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 2734.4431) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2677.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +56.9259 (+2.13%).

2023 Avg (January) 2734.4431

2022 Avg (January) 2677.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2759.3377	2705.6500	2734.4431
February	2734.3413	2688.0722	2706.7559
March	2708.1972	2621.9383	2663.7964
April	2666.9835	2609.9477	2626.5648
May	2656.9389	2623.7068	2642.2160
June	2674.4387	2642.4363	2660.1161
July	2677.7822	2644.8463	2665.5725
August	2684.5222	2663.2891	2675.0775
September	2690.4366	2667.4976	2676.1742
October	2736.0205	2645.7574	2680.6617
November	2668.6389	2641.0923	2655.9936
December	2659.0594	2601.8681	2628.0264