YEARLY HIGH
2.9834 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.5728 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8032 WST

2022 CHF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CHF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.9834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 2.5728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4105 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8315 to the December average rate of 2.8969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9834 was up 3.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,917 WST
2021 Average 13,922 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,864 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.57 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9362
2.6454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.7687, compared to 2.8377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1847 WST (High: 2.9704 / Low: 2.7857). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 WST (High: 2.8637 / Low: 2.8221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1847
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

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 0.0756 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.8969) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0778 (+2.76%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.8969
2021 Avg (December) 2.8191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8674 2.7913 2.8315
February 2.8637 2.8221 2.8380
March 2.8579 2.7865 2.8137
April 2.8128 2.6492 2.7381
May 2.7421 2.5728 2.6697
June 2.8029 2.6477 2.7213
July 2.8469 2.7434 2.7964
August 2.8739 2.7462 2.8079
September 2.8457 2.7291 2.7954
October 2.8628 2.7667 2.8175
November 2.9704 2.7857 2.9120
December 2.9834 2.8622 2.8969