2023 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

212.6978 SOS

YEARLY LOW

202.4420 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.4377 SOS

2023 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 212.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 202.4420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2559 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.8207 to the December average rate of 204.1929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 212.6978 was down 5.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 225.8327, 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 1,063,489 SOS

2022 Average 1,076,508 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,012,210 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,279.27 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

211.5267

203.0548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 209.6365, compared to 207.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.6365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 6.6528 SOS (High: 210.3147 / Low: 203.6619). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0147 SOS (High: 208.9587 / Low: 207.9440).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.6528

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.8724 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 210.8064) against the same month in 2022 (average: 221.9774), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1709 (-5.03%).

2023 Avg (February) 210.8064

2022 Avg (February) 221.9774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	211.1175	210.0506	210.8207
February	212.6978	208.8737	210.8064
March	210.9300	207.7994	210.4903
April	208.8810	206.9297	208.4316
May	208.9587	207.9440	208.6126
June	209.3710	207.2817	208.6572
July	209.4905	207.3247	208.7459
August	210.2871	207.9360	209.3817
September	210.6712	209.1227	209.7188
October	210.3147	203.6619	207.6332
November	204.2473	202.4420	203.7608
December	205.2277	203.9286	204.1929