2022 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.5358 AFN

YEARLY LOW

30.0522 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.6949 AFN

2022 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 40.5358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 30.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4837 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1918 to the December average rate of 32.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 40.5358 was down 10.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 45.2449, 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 202,679 AFN

2021 Average 163,817 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 150,261 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,418.42 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

41.1100

30.0916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AFN 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 35.1687, compared to 32.2211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 3.5465 AFN (High: 38.4348 / Low: 34.8883). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8763 AFN (High: 31.9455 / Low: 31.0691).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5465

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 40.1918) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.7646), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4271 (+30.64%).

2022 Avg (January) 40.1918

2021 Avg (January) 30.7646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5358	39.3341	40.1918
February	38.4348	34.8883	35.6132
March	35.0385	32.9723	33.9384
April	34.0990	33.1480	33.8126
May	34.5107	32.7164	33.7138
June	34.2385	32.7831	33.7423
July	33.3654	32.1938	32.7731
August	33.7716	32.7313	33.2363
September	33.1189	31.7807	32.5525
October	32.0227	30.0522	31.0098
November	31.9455	31.0691	31.3695
December	32.8076	31.5904	32.3853