YEARLY HIGH
0.0507 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0398 WST

2022 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0340 to the December average rate of 0.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0507 was up 37.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254 WST
2021 Average 173 WST
Yearly Trough Low 92 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.93 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0482
0.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 WST (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0463 / Low: 0.0453).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.0460) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+32.08%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.0460
2021 Avg (June) 0.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0350 0.0328 0.0340
February 0.0351 0.0249 0.0334
March 0.0318 0.0184 0.0241
April 0.0362 0.0304 0.0324
May 0.0459 0.0356 0.0402
June 0.0507 0.0411 0.0460
July 0.0495 0.0413 0.0456
August 0.0450 0.0428 0.0442
September 0.0479 0.0423 0.0452
October 0.0476 0.0430 0.0454
November 0.0463 0.0453 0.0459
December 0.0456 0.0365 0.0408