2022 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2290 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2042 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2166 WST

2022 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2241 to the December average rate of 0.2096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2290 was down 4.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,145 WST

2021 Average 1,148 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,021 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2289

0.2061

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BWP 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 0.2218, compared to 0.2114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0148 WST (High: 0.2273 / Low: 0.2126). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 WST (High: 0.2290 / Low: 0.2246).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2270) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-1.54%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2270

2021 Avg (February) 0.2306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2264	0.2205	0.2241
February	0.2290	0.2246	0.2270
March	0.2280	0.2228	0.2257
April	0.2273	0.2126	0.2212
May	0.2188	0.2102	0.2155
June	0.2198	0.2150	0.2173
July	0.2175	0.2125	0.2143
August	0.2171	0.2080	0.2126
September	0.2127	0.2042	0.2080
October	0.2125	0.2063	0.2097
November	0.2177	0.2087	0.2144
December	0.2149	0.2070	0.2096