YEARLY HIGH
3.5825 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.9420 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3057 WST

2022 FKP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 3.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 2.9420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6405 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5260 to the December average rate of 3.2876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5825 was up 0.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.5791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,912 WST
2021 Average 17,504 WST
Yearly Trough Low 14,710 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,202.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.5912
3.0343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3.3944, compared to 3.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.2447 WST (High: 3.2767 / Low: 3.0320). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 WST (High: 3.5713 / Low: 3.5073).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2447
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1362 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.5260) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.4289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+2.83%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.5260
2021 Avg (January) 3.4289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5825 3.4800 3.5260
February 3.5713 3.5073 3.5448
March 3.5082 3.4093 3.4422
April 3.4146 3.2151 3.3482
May 3.3144 3.1504 3.2550
June 3.2891 3.1964 3.2505
July 3.3005 3.1986 3.2509
August 3.3157 3.1188 3.2169
September 3.1525 2.9420 3.0807
October 3.2767 3.0320 3.1695
November 3.3841 3.1532 3.2966
December 3.4249 3.2442 3.2876