YEARLY HIGH
0.1674 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1089 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1417 WST

2022 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1655 to the December average rate of 0.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1674 was up 0.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 837 WST
2021 Average 811 WST
Yearly Trough Low 545 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.69 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1723
0.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.1522, compared to 0.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0282 WST (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1169). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.1665 / Low: 0.1651).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1578) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-1.79%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1578
2021 Avg (March) 0.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1665 0.1651 0.1655
February 0.1671 0.1652 0.1666
March 0.1674 0.1403 0.1578
April 0.1428 0.1386 0.1404
May 0.1443 0.1394 0.1418
June 0.1424 0.1397 0.1409
July 0.1446 0.1420 0.1433
August 0.1425 0.1391 0.1404
September 0.1417 0.1391 0.1403
October 0.1451 0.1169 0.1396
November 0.1180 0.1134 0.1148
December 0.1138 0.1089 0.1095