YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 WST

2022 AOA to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AOA to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0048 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0065 was up 36.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 WST
2021 Average 20 WST
Yearly Trough Low 23 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0065
0.0047
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AOA 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0064) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+64.03%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0064
2021 Avg (May) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
February 0.0053 0.0049 0.0051
March 0.0058 0.0053 0.0056
April 0.0064 0.0059 0.0061
May 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
June 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
July 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
October 0.0065 0.0058 0.0062
November 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
December 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054