YEARLY HIGH
1.4240 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.2910 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3742 AED

2022 WST to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.4240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.2910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1330 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4120 to the December average rate of 1.3600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4240 was down 3.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,120 AED
2021 Average 7,217 AED
Yearly Trough Low 6,455 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665.22 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4308
1.2984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AED 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 1.4060, compared to 1.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0469 AED (High: 1.3616 / Low: 1.3147). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 AED (High: 1.4130 / Low: 1.4061).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.4197) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-2.05%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.4197
2021 Avg (April) 1.4494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4130 1.4061 1.4120
February 1.4130 1.4004 1.4023
March 1.4107 1.4000 1.4048
April 1.4240 1.4107 1.4197
May 1.4240 1.3937 1.4051
June 1.4057 1.3720 1.3918
July 1.3720 1.3460 1.3571
August 1.3786 1.3574 1.3660
September 1.3668 1.3290 1.3508
October 1.3290 1.2910 1.3094
November 1.3147 1.2997 1.3106
December 1.3616 1.3147 1.3600