YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 WST

2022 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0186 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0203 was up 5.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 WST
2021 Average 94 WST
Yearly Trough Low 88 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0204
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0185).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0200) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+6.63%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0200
2021 Avg (October) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
February 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186
March 0.0185 0.0182 0.0183
April 0.0182 0.0178 0.0180
May 0.0181 0.0176 0.0180
June 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
July 0.0187 0.0182 0.0185
August 0.0192 0.0186 0.0189
September 0.0197 0.0191 0.0193
October 0.0203 0.0196 0.0200
November 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
December 0.0202 0.0195 0.0196