YEARLY HIGH
0.0532 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0449 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0487 WST

2022 DOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0452 to the December average rate of 0.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0532 was up 15.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 WST
2021 Average 223 WST
Yearly Trough Low 225 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0529
0.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0469, compared to 0.0505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0449).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0522) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+14.41%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0522
2021 Avg (October) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0456 0.0449 0.0452
February 0.0477 0.0451 0.0461
March 0.0481 0.0473 0.0476
April 0.0473 0.0466 0.0470
May 0.0477 0.0467 0.0474
June 0.0490 0.0473 0.0481
July 0.0503 0.0489 0.0496
August 0.0508 0.0493 0.0499
September 0.0518 0.0505 0.0510
October 0.0532 0.0513 0.0522
November 0.0532 0.0511 0.0516
December 0.0512 0.0480 0.0488