YEARLY HIGH
1.5325 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3442 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4403 WST

2022 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.5325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1883 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5055 to the December average rate of 1.4612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5325 was down 3.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,663 WST
2021 Average 7,696 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,721 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 941.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5339
1.3642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.4612, compared to 1.4195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0859 WST (High: 1.4706 / Low: 1.3847). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 WST (High: 1.4269 / Low: 1.3947).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.5198) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5536), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-2.18%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.5198
2021 Avg (February) 1.5536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5301 1.4811 1.5055
February 1.5325 1.4965 1.5198
March 1.4904 1.4537 1.4714
April 1.4706 1.3847 1.4311
May 1.4413 1.3685 1.4132
June 1.4407 1.4051 1.4260
July 1.4269 1.3947 1.4103
August 1.4290 1.3670 1.3911
September 1.4063 1.3442 1.3784
October 1.4519 1.3715 1.4109
November 1.4871 1.4064 1.4651
December 1.5023 1.4409 1.4612