YEARLY HIGH
0.7055 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.6310 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6742 ANG

2022 WST to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.7055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.6310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6921 to the December average rate of 0.6675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7055 was down 1.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7190, 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 3,528 ANG
2021 Average 3,529 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 3,155 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.51 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7030
0.6367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ANG 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 0.6899, compared to 0.6585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0255 ANG (High: 0.6703 / Low: 0.6448). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ANG (High: 0.6935 / Low: 0.6894).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.6975) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-1.50%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.6975
2021 Avg (April) 0.7081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6935 0.6894 0.6921
February 0.6934 0.6821 0.6879
March 0.6943 0.6862 0.6895
April 0.7055 0.6920 0.6975
May 0.6988 0.6843 0.6893
June 0.6930 0.6730 0.6833
July 0.6730 0.6594 0.6657
August 0.6775 0.6655 0.6707
September 0.6713 0.6523 0.6625
October 0.6554 0.6329 0.6423
November 0.6457 0.6310 0.6424
December 0.6703 0.6448 0.6675