YEARLY HIGH
0.0953 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0829 WST

2022 UAH to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UAH to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0930 to the December average rate of 0.0733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0953 was down 3.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477 WST
2021 Average 467 WST
Yearly Trough Low 361 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0950
0.0708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0192 WST (High: 0.0925 / Low: 0.0733). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0721).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0930) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+4.37%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0930
2021 Avg (January) 0.0891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0953 0.0897 0.0930
February 0.0941 0.0871 0.0917
March 0.0893 0.0867 0.0882
April 0.0886 0.0852 0.0873
May 0.0893 0.0852 0.0881
June 0.0907 0.0880 0.0894
July 0.0925 0.0733 0.0858
August 0.0737 0.0721 0.0728
September 0.0752 0.0727 0.0737
October 0.0774 0.0744 0.0760
November 0.0777 0.0756 0.0761
December 0.0760 0.0730 0.0733