YEARLY HIGH
0.0347 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0319 WST

2022 KGS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0347 was up 12.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174 WST
2021 Average 150 WST
Yearly Trough Low 127 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0350
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0305, compared to 0.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0034 WST (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0276). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0307).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0343) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+12.98%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0343
2021 Avg (October) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0308 0.0307 0.0307
February 0.0309 0.0276 0.0307
March 0.0280 0.0253 0.0266
April 0.0310 0.0276 0.0298
May 0.0330 0.0313 0.0321
June 0.0337 0.0321 0.0332
July 0.0342 0.0325 0.0336
August 0.0334 0.0324 0.0328
September 0.0345 0.0329 0.0335
October 0.0347 0.0339 0.0343
November 0.0339 0.0331 0.0334
December 0.0331 0.0315 0.0317