2023 WST to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 WST to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the WST to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 42.0496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 38.3658.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6838 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0100 to the December average rate of 39.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 42.0496 was down 7.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 45.3388, 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 XPF 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 40.6819, compared to 40.0738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6081 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 1.9878 XPF (High: 41.9277 / Low: 39.9399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8517 XPF (High: 40.6635 / Low: 39.8118).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 1.6895 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 41.0100) against the same month in 2022 (average: 40.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4873 (+1.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.0496 | 40.5083 | 41.0100 |
| February | 41.9172 | 40.1690 | 41.3370 |
| March | 41.9357 | 40.2883 | 41.2745 |
| April | 40.5232 | 39.3469 | 39.8449 |
| May | 40.9395 | 39.0551 | 40.2473 |
| June | 40.9310 | 39.8331 | 40.3778 |
| July | 40.3341 | 38.9408 | 39.6100 |
| August | 40.6635 | 39.8118 | 40.2361 |
| September | 41.7848 | 40.6772 | 41.1085 |
| October | 41.9277 | 39.9399 | 41.0792 |
| November | 40.2582 | 38.7292 | 39.3898 |
| December | 39.5889 | 38.3658 | 39.0193 |