YEARLY HIGH
0.0540 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0498 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0515 WST

2022 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0525 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0540 was down 16.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 WST
2021 Average 291 WST
Yearly Trough Low 249 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.90 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0534
0.0501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0512, compared to 0.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0531) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-3.42%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0531
2021 Avg (October) 0.0550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0529 0.0522 0.0525
February 0.0524 0.0513 0.0519
March 0.0515 0.0506 0.0511
April 0.0510 0.0498 0.0503
May 0.0512 0.0499 0.0506
June 0.0513 0.0501 0.0508
July 0.0524 0.0513 0.0518
August 0.0518 0.0505 0.0512
September 0.0525 0.0510 0.0516
October 0.0540 0.0521 0.0531
November 0.0535 0.0523 0.0527
December 0.0523 0.0502 0.0504