2023 WST to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

221.2617 SDG

YEARLY LOW

195.0000 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.2973 SDG

2023 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 221.2617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 195.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2617 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.8419 to the December average rate of 214.6429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 221.2617 was up 2.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 215.2957, 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 1,106,309 SDG

2022 Average 930,987 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 975,000 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,308.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

221.9441

213.0440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 218.2656, compared to 218.3290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.2656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.3290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 19.6429 SDG (High: 214.6429 / Low: 195.0000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SDG (High: 214.6429 / Low: 214.6429).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.6429

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.7720 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 220.6092) against the same month in 2022 (average: 168.5956), the exchange rate shifted by +52.0136 (+30.85%).

2023 Avg (July) 220.6092

2022 Avg (July) 168.5956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	215.9367	210.8672	213.8419
February	218.5316	216.3074	217.0819
March	220.5705	210.8672	218.5378
April	220.3257	210.0524	219.3657
May	220.5092	219.5919	220.1778
June	220.6926	220.3257	220.5887
July	221.2617	220.3257	220.6092
August	221.2617	221.0778	221.2024
September	221.2617	220.8939	221.1759
October	221.2617	214.4643	218.5577
November	214.6429	195.0000	213.7857
December	214.6429	214.6429	214.6429