2022 AFN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0333 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0247 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0298 WST

2022 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0249 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0333 was up 0.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 WST

2021 Average 154 WST

Yearly Trough Low 123 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0330

0.0241

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AFN 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.0287 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0247).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0323) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+12.99%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0323

2021 Avg (October) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0254	0.0247	0.0249
February	0.0287	0.0260	0.0281
March	0.0303	0.0285	0.0295
April	0.0302	0.0293	0.0296
May	0.0306	0.0290	0.0297
June	0.0305	0.0292	0.0296
July	0.0311	0.0300	0.0305
August	0.0306	0.0296	0.0301
September	0.0315	0.0302	0.0307
October	0.0333	0.0312	0.0323
November	0.0322	0.0313	0.0319
December	0.0317	0.0305	0.0309