2023 WST to UYU Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.8173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 13.7313.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0860 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6359 to the December average rate of 14.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.8173 was down 13.87% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.2028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
WST to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.3579, compared to 14.0678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2901 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.5628 UYU (High: 14.3122 / Low: 13.7494). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1633 UYU (High: 14.3429 / Low: 14.1796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2630 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 14.6359) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.1150), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4791 (-14.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8173 | 14.3237 | 14.6359 |
| February | 14.6764 | 14.3016 | 14.4860 |
| March | 14.6882 | 14.2381 | 14.4879 |
| April | 14.3037 | 14.0844 | 14.2250 |
| May | 14.3429 | 14.1796 | 14.2649 |
| June | 14.3122 | 13.7494 | 14.0480 |
| July | 14.0063 | 13.7313 | 13.8879 |
| August | 14.0963 | 13.7745 | 13.9264 |
| September | 14.1505 | 13.8340 | 13.9914 |
| October | 14.7075 | 14.1684 | 14.4079 |
| November | 14.2994 | 13.9643 | 14.1666 |
| December | 14.3168 | 13.9003 | 14.0267 |