2022 GMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0506 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0432 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0484 WST

2022 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0493 to the December average rate of 0.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0506 was up 0.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253 WST

2021 Average 247 WST

Yearly Trough Low 216 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0507

0.0429

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GMD 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0451). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0495) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.29%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0495

2021 Avg (October) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0494	0.0490	0.0493
February	0.0495	0.0490	0.0493
March	0.0494	0.0477	0.0489
April	0.0484	0.0477	0.0480
May	0.0490	0.0480	0.0485
June	0.0495	0.0483	0.0488
July	0.0505	0.0495	0.0501
August	0.0500	0.0488	0.0495
September	0.0502	0.0488	0.0496
October	0.0506	0.0482	0.0495
November	0.0483	0.0451	0.0458
December	0.0448	0.0432	0.0435