YEARLY HIGH
0.5741 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5357 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5569 WST

2022 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.5741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.5357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5668 to the December average rate of 0.5583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5741 was down 69.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,871 WST
2021 Average 2,892 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,678 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5732
0.5424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.5574, compared to 0.5564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0219 WST (High: 0.5610 / Low: 0.5390). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 WST (High: 0.5694 / Low: 0.5628).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.5707) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+1.31%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.5707
2021 Avg (February) 0.5633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5694 0.5628 0.5668
February 0.5741 0.5635 0.5707
March 0.5677 0.5566 0.5623
April 0.5610 0.5390 0.5501
May 0.5509 0.5357 0.5450
June 0.5548 0.5449 0.5494
July 0.5608 0.5526 0.5566
August 0.5574 0.5442 0.5499
September 0.5568 0.5415 0.5474
October 0.5669 0.5467 0.5591
November 0.5712 0.5615 0.5671
December 0.5710 0.5544 0.5583