2022 RON to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6066 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5323 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5714 WST

2022 RON to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RON to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.6066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.5323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0743 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5956 to the December average rate of 0.5812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6066 was down 4.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,033 WST

2021 Average 3,059 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,661 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6060

0.5440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.5779, compared to 0.5649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0403 WST (High: 0.5836 / Low: 0.5432). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 WST (High: 0.5654 / Low: 0.5518).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.6009) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-3.58%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.6009

2021 Avg (February) 0.6232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6055	0.5856	0.5956
February	0.6066	0.5924	0.6009
March	0.5892	0.5749	0.5817
April	0.5814	0.5474	0.5661
May	0.5703	0.5416	0.5591
June	0.5701	0.5561	0.5640
July	0.5654	0.5518	0.5588
August	0.5698	0.5479	0.5567
September	0.5581	0.5323	0.5491
October	0.5836	0.5432	0.5600
November	0.5911	0.5615	0.5833
December	0.5964	0.5746	0.5812