2023 XDR to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 XDR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the XDR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.7582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 3.5570.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2012 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6241 to the December average rate of 3.7342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7582 was down 5.98% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
XDR to WST 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 3.6365, compared to 3.6554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.1233 WST (High: 3.6803 / Low: 3.5570). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0597 WST (High: 3.6897 / Low: 3.6300).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.7342) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1481 (+4.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6477 | 3.5784 | 3.6241 |
| February | 3.6615 | 3.5784 | 3.6130 |
| March | 3.6643 | 3.5760 | 3.6007 |
| April | 3.7314 | 3.6616 | 3.6787 |
| May | 3.6897 | 3.6300 | 3.6649 |
| June | 3.6773 | 3.6155 | 3.6377 |
| July | 3.6939 | 3.6236 | 3.6614 |
| August | 3.6780 | 3.6043 | 3.6293 |
| September | 3.6202 | 3.5570 | 3.5940 |
| October | 3.6803 | 3.5570 | 3.6115 |
| November | 3.7401 | 3.6707 | 3.7024 |
| December | 3.7582 | 3.6977 | 3.7342 |