YEARLY HIGH
1.4170 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2673 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3272 WST

2022 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.4170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1497 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2907 to the December average rate of 1.3395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4170 was up 9.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,085 WST
2021 Average 6,314 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,336 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 748.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4042
1.2708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.2959, compared to 1.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0531 WST (High: 1.3868 / Low: 1.3337). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 WST (High: 1.2969 / Low: 1.2892).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.3918) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1184 (+9.29%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.3918
2021 Avg (November) 1.2734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2969 1.2892 1.2907
February 1.3109 1.2894 1.2997
March 1.3097 1.2878 1.2975
April 1.2920 1.2673 1.2819
May 1.3067 1.2795 1.2971
June 1.3285 1.2903 1.3085
July 1.3559 1.3285 1.3432
August 1.3437 1.3197 1.3331
September 1.3707 1.3319 1.3500
October 1.4127 1.3641 1.3931
November 1.4170 1.3847 1.3918
December 1.3868 1.3337 1.3395