2023 WST to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.1528 RUB

YEARLY LOW

24.4676 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.2605 RUB

2023 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 37.1528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 24.4676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6852 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9377 to the December average rate of 32.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 37.1528 was down 31.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 54.4777, 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 185,764 RUB

2022 Average 131,100 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 122,338 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,426.09 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

36.5476

24.9731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RUB 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 28.4751, compared to 34.0459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4751

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 3.9564 RUB (High: 37.1528 / Low: 33.1964). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8580 RUB (High: 28.6703 / Low: 27.8123).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.9564

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 35.3118) against the same month in 2022 (average: 22.0557), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2562 (+60.10%).

2023 Avg (October) 35.3118

2022 Avg (October) 22.0557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.3211	24.4676	25.9377
February	28.1799	25.9235	27.2561
March	28.6703	27.8123	28.2934
April	30.1026	28.4446	29.7185
May	29.8293	27.9227	29.0435
June	32.5906	29.6415	30.6016
July	33.8658	32.2692	33.2562
August	36.7832	33.9930	35.2523
September	36.2414	34.8748	35.5830
October	37.1528	33.1964	35.3118
November	33.3131	31.5219	32.3509
December	33.1768	31.5982	32.5214