YEARLY HIGH
1.0361 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9981 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0108 WST

2023 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.9981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9981 to the December average rate of 1.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0361 was down 1.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,180 WST
2022 Average 4,950 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,991 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.54 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0398
0.9944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 1.0034, compared to 1.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0302 WST (High: 1.0361 / Low: 1.0059). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.0361 / Low: 1.0361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.0176) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-1.98%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.0176
2022 Avg (October) 1.0381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9981 0.9981 0.9981
February 0.9981 0.9981 0.9981
March 1.0085 0.9981 0.9985
April 1.0085 1.0085 1.0085
May 1.0085 1.0085 1.0085
June 1.0085 1.0085 1.0085
July 1.0085 1.0059 1.0082
August 1.0059 1.0059 1.0059
September 1.0059 1.0059 1.0059
October 1.0361 1.0059 1.0176
November 1.0361 1.0361 1.0361
December 1.0361 1.0361 1.0361