2023 WST to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.8191 UAH

YEARLY LOW

12.8085 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4722 UAH

2023 WST to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 13.8191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 12.8085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0105 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6270 to the December average rate of 13.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.8191 was down 0.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.8695, 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 69,095 UAH

2022 Average 60,892 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 64,043 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,052.70 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.7292

12.8265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UAH 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 13.5869, compared to 13.3576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.6715 UAH (High: 13.6145 / Low: 12.9430). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0922 UAH (High: 13.6145 / Low: 13.5223).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6715

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 13.6443) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.9074), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7369 (+25.09%).

2023 Avg (February) 13.6443

2022 Avg (February) 10.9074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.6999	13.5758	13.6270
February	13.8191	13.5448	13.6443
March	13.7023	13.4550	13.6540
April	13.5612	13.3676	13.5084
May	13.5762	13.4645	13.5380
June	13.6025	13.4667	13.5498
July	13.5935	13.4223	13.5223
August	13.6365	13.4993	13.5800
September	13.6145	13.5223	13.5805
October	13.6145	12.9430	13.2764
November	12.9917	12.8085	12.9017
December	13.6644	13.0277	13.2846