YEARLY HIGH
0.0713 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0651 WST

2022 UYU to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UYU to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0584 to the December average rate of 0.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0713 was up 17.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357 WST
2021 Average 292 WST
Yearly Trough Low 291 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0715
0.0572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0623, compared to 0.0678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 WST (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0618). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0581).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0703) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+20.68%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0703
2021 Avg (November) 0.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0592 0.0581 0.0584
February 0.0623 0.0592 0.0607
March 0.0635 0.0610 0.0616
April 0.0644 0.0618 0.0628
May 0.0658 0.0618 0.0640
June 0.0678 0.0652 0.0663
July 0.0679 0.0646 0.0661
August 0.0676 0.0659 0.0665
September 0.0677 0.0656 0.0665
October 0.0696 0.0663 0.0682
November 0.0713 0.0696 0.0703
December 0.0709 0.0675 0.0693