2022 SBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3489 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3174 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3287 WST

2022 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.3489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.3174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3221 to the December average rate of 0.3283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3489 was up 8.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,745 WST

2021 Average 1,586 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,587 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.77 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3456

0.3200

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SBD 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 0.3235, compared to 0.3339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0140 WST (High: 0.3399 / Low: 0.3259). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 WST (High: 0.3262 / Low: 0.3235).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.3435) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+7.51%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.3435

2021 Avg (October) 0.3195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3235	0.3205	0.3221
February	0.3251	0.3204	0.3238
March	0.3262	0.3235	0.3249
April	0.3249	0.3205	0.3228
May	0.3255	0.3174	0.3226
June	0.3291	0.3219	0.3247
July	0.3350	0.3281	0.3319
August	0.3296	0.3231	0.3265
September	0.3394	0.3259	0.3323
October	0.3489	0.3390	0.3435
November	0.3445	0.3394	0.3407
December	0.3399	0.3259	0.3283