YEARLY HIGH
13.6524 THB
YEARLY LOW
12.1008 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7273 THB

2023 WST to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 13.6524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 12.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5516 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3103 to the December average rate of 12.4659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.6524 was down 1.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.8468, 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 68,262 THB
2022 Average 65,457 THB
Yearly Trough Low 60,504 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,757.97 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.3676
12.2142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to THB 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 12.5943, compared to 12.8602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.9273 THB (High: 13.0637 / Low: 12.1364). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2326 THB (High: 12.6554 / Low: 12.4229).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9273
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.6180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 13.2715) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.5186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2472 (-1.83%).

2023 Avg (October) 13.2715
2022 Avg (October) 13.5186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8266 12.1008 12.3103
February 13.0637 12.1364 12.6307
March 13.0131 12.5013 12.7534
April 12.6554 12.4229 12.5393
May 12.7536 12.3060 12.5398
June 13.0765 12.6735 12.7921
July 12.9480 12.4849 12.7080
August 13.0580 12.6136 12.8905
September 13.4911 12.8869 13.1722
October 13.6524 12.8296 13.2715
November 12.8864 12.3830 12.6535
December 12.7503 12.2135 12.4659