YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 WST

2022 LRD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0185 was up 0.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93 WST
2021 Average 77 WST
Yearly Trough Low 85 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0184
0.0169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0183) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+15.45%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0183
2021 Avg (October) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0170 0.0174
February 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
March 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
April 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
May 0.0173 0.0170 0.0172
June 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
July 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
August 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
September 0.0180 0.0174 0.0177
October 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
December 0.0181 0.0175 0.0175