YEARLY HIGH
42.0496 XPF
YEARLY LOW
38.3658 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.3779 XPF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 210,248 XPF
2022 Average 212,060 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 191,829 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,418.76 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

41.5688
38.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9878
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2023 Avg (January) 41.0100
2022 Avg (January) 40.5227

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