2022 TOP to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 TOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the TOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.1891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.0986.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1431 to the December average rate of 1.1509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1891 was up 3.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
TOP to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1422, compared to 1.1533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0464 WST (High: 1.1891 / Low: 1.1427). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 WST (High: 1.1462 / Low: 1.1386).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 0.0238 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.1509) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+1.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1462 | 1.1386 | 1.1431 |
| February | 1.1636 | 1.1432 | 1.1553 |
| March | 1.1605 | 1.1482 | 1.1548 |
| April | 1.1584 | 1.1154 | 1.1400 |
| May | 1.1364 | 1.0986 | 1.1257 |
| June | 1.1405 | 1.1269 | 1.1345 |
| July | 1.1600 | 1.1373 | 1.1514 |
| August | 1.1658 | 1.1375 | 1.1500 |
| September | 1.1548 | 1.1265 | 1.1407 |
| October | 1.1681 | 1.1283 | 1.1520 |
| November | 1.1860 | 1.1589 | 1.1748 |
| December | 1.1891 | 1.1427 | 1.1509 |