YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0144 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 WST

2022 DJF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0160 was up 9.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 WST
2021 Average 71 WST
Yearly Trough Low 72 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.45 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0159
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0146).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0158) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+9.44%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0158
2021 Avg (November) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
February 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
March 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
April 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
May 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
June 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
July 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
August 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
September 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
October 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
November 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0157 0.0151 0.0152