YEARLY HIGH
0.1991 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1441 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1635 WST

2022 TRY to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the TRY to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1923 to the December average rate of 0.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1991 was down 44.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,957 WST
2021 Average 14,718 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,207 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,749.84 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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TRY 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 0.1770, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0180 WST (High: 0.1773 / Low: 0.1593). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 WST (High: 0.1499 / Low: 0.1473).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1923) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1474 (-43.39%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1923
2021 Avg (January) 0.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1991 0.1875 0.1923
February 0.1942 0.1864 0.1920
March 0.1885 0.1755 0.1789
April 0.1781 0.1737 0.1758
May 0.1773 0.1593 0.1676
June 0.1608 0.1515 0.1556
July 0.1599 0.1510 0.1552
August 0.1514 0.1471 0.1492
September 0.1499 0.1473 0.1485
October 0.1533 0.1488 0.1510
November 0.1527 0.1498 0.1507
December 0.1499 0.1441 0.1448