YEARLY HIGH
11.9245 TWD
YEARLY LOW
10.9584 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4004 TWD

2023 WST to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 11.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.9584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9661 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2663 to the December average rate of 11.1477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.9245 was up 2.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.6039, 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 59,622 TWD
2022 Average 55,648 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 54,792 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,830.35 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.8433
11.0844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TWD 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 11.2657, compared to 11.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.4022 TWD (High: 11.9245 / Low: 11.5222). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0912 TWD (High: 11.3098 / Low: 11.2186).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0912

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 0.3503 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 11.7411) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.3889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3522 (+3.09%).

2023 Avg (October) 11.7411
2022 Avg (October) 11.3889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3933 11.1383 11.2663
February 11.3737 11.0152 11.2229
March 11.4340 11.2053 11.3222
April 11.2862 11.1540 11.2124
May 11.3098 11.2186 11.2649
June 11.4332 11.2268 11.3058
July 11.5670 11.3170 11.4469
August 11.7682 11.6241 11.7042
September 11.8618 11.7251 11.7801
October 11.9245 11.5222 11.7411
November 11.5685 11.1761 11.3909
December 11.2611 10.9584 11.1477