YEARLY HIGH
2.0575 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.8492 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9403 WST

2022 BND to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BND to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.8492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2083 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9262 to the December average rate of 1.9977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0575 was up 6.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,287 WST
2021 Average 9,471 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,246 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.0330
1.8787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.9146, compared to 1.9660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0781 WST (High: 2.0026 / Low: 1.9244). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 WST (High: 1.9536 / Low: 1.9263).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.9977) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0945 (+4.97%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.9977
2021 Avg (December) 1.9032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9410 1.9126 1.9262
February 1.9536 1.9263 1.9455
March 1.9429 1.9143 1.9245
April 1.9208 1.8611 1.8936
May 1.9169 1.8492 1.8916
June 1.9234 1.8829 1.9065
July 1.9659 1.9095 1.9414
August 1.9768 1.9133 1.9424
September 1.9584 1.8933 1.9271
October 2.0026 1.9244 1.9671
November 2.0452 1.9872 2.0201
December 2.0575 1.9815 1.9977