YEARLY HIGH
0.7336 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6518 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6980 WST

2022 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.7336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.7059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7336 was up 4.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,668 WST
2021 Average 3,284 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,259 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.81 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7290
0.6627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.6920, compared to 0.7040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0439 WST (High: 0.7161 / Low: 0.6721). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 WST (High: 0.7040 / Low: 0.6886).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.7235) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0851 (+13.32%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.7235
2021 Avg (November) 0.6384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6782 0.6518 0.6682
February 0.7041 0.6716 0.6910
March 0.7080 0.6882 0.6991
April 0.7161 0.6721 0.6924
May 0.7172 0.6766 0.6966
June 0.7113 0.6922 0.7046
July 0.7030 0.6857 0.6948
August 0.7040 0.6886 0.6943
September 0.7104 0.6905 0.6995
October 0.7187 0.6914 0.7057
November 0.7336 0.7106 0.7235
December 0.7315 0.6977 0.7059