YEARLY HIGH
0.0263 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 WST

2022 HTG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HTG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0263 was down 25.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132 WST
2021 Average 144 WST
Yearly Trough Low 92 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0263
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 WST (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0231).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0256) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-25.79%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0256
2021 Avg (January) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0263 0.0251 0.0256
February 0.0258 0.0250 0.0255
March 0.0252 0.0245 0.0248
April 0.0248 0.0234 0.0239
May 0.0240 0.0229 0.0234
June 0.0239 0.0226 0.0231
July 0.0237 0.0231 0.0233
August 0.0232 0.0204 0.0217
September 0.0235 0.0222 0.0228
October 0.0230 0.0218 0.0226
November 0.0221 0.0199 0.0208
December 0.0198 0.0183 0.0187