2022 NZD to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.8162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.5411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2751 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7533 to the December average rate of 1.7161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8162 was down 2.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
NZD to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7330, compared to 1.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0674 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1435 WST (High: 1.8085 / Low: 1.6650). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 WST (High: 1.8162 / Low: 1.7705).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0717 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.7972) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7921 | 1.7011 | 1.7533 |
| February | 1.7760 | 1.7185 | 1.7484 |
| March | 1.8162 | 1.7705 | 1.7972 |
| April | 1.8085 | 1.6650 | 1.7467 |
| May | 1.7151 | 1.6119 | 1.6750 |
| June | 1.7139 | 1.6557 | 1.6771 |
| July | 1.7056 | 1.6497 | 1.6797 |
| August | 1.7407 | 1.6433 | 1.6820 |
| September | 1.6574 | 1.5445 | 1.6150 |
| October | 1.6457 | 1.5411 | 1.5960 |
| November | 1.7639 | 1.6283 | 1.7043 |
| December | 1.7794 | 1.6861 | 1.7161 |