YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 WST

2022 ISK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0211 was up 0.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 WST
2021 Average 100 WST
Yearly Trough Low 94 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0211
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0194 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) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0209) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+6.96%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0209
2021 Avg (February) 0.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0199 0.0202
February 0.0211 0.0204 0.0209
March 0.0205 0.0195 0.0201
April 0.0203 0.0197 0.0200
May 0.0206 0.0192 0.0200
June 0.0205 0.0198 0.0201
July 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
August 0.0200 0.0190 0.0194
September 0.0197 0.0188 0.0192
October 0.0198 0.0190 0.0195
November 0.0198 0.0190 0.0195
December 0.0197 0.0188 0.0190