YEARLY HIGH
0.6659 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5497 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6019 WST

2022 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.6659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1162 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6467 to the December average rate of 0.6112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6659 was down 3.29% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,318 WST
2021 Average 13,191 WST
Yearly Trough Low 10,993 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,324.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6594
0.5604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6168, compared to 0.5870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0548 WST (High: 0.6259 / Low: 0.5712). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 WST (High: 0.6137 / Low: 0.5901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0548
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.6511) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0246 (-3.64%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.6511
2021 Avg (February) 0.6757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6595 0.6324 0.6467
February 0.6659 0.6237 0.6511
March 0.6259 0.5712 0.6057
April 0.6201 0.5775 0.6019
May 0.6162 0.5734 0.5949
June 0.6137 0.5901 0.6003
July 0.5950 0.5648 0.5797
August 0.5960 0.5621 0.5770
September 0.5847 0.5497 0.5686
October 0.5991 0.5528 0.5750
November 0.6238 0.5860 0.6102
December 0.6272 0.6009 0.6112