YEARLY HIGH
0.0353 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 WST

2022 INR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the INR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0349 to the December average rate of 0.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0353 was up 0.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,836 WST
2021 Average 8,607 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,135 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0352
0.0325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0343, compared to 0.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0344 / Low: 0.0325). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0342 / Low: 0.0338).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0349) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.63%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0349
2021 Avg (January) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0353 0.0346 0.0349
February 0.0351 0.0346 0.0349
March 0.0346 0.0340 0.0343
April 0.0345 0.0336 0.0340
May 0.0344 0.0333 0.0338
June 0.0343 0.0335 0.0338
July 0.0342 0.0338 0.0340
August 0.0344 0.0333 0.0338
September 0.0344 0.0336 0.0339
October 0.0346 0.0334 0.0341
November 0.0347 0.0341 0.0344
December 0.0344 0.0325 0.0328