2022 WST to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5772 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.5063 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5389 AUD

2022 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.5772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.5063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5360 to the December average rate of 0.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5772 was up 3.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5574, 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 2,886 AUD

2021 Average 2,617 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,532 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.44 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5648

0.5138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.5324, compared to 0.5453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0423 AUD (High: 0.5486 / Low: 0.5063). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 AUD (High: 0.5403 / Low: 0.5260).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.5605) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0352 (+6.70%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.5605

2021 Avg (October) 0.5253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5505	0.5258	0.5360
February	0.5403	0.5260	0.5331
March	0.5301	0.5109	0.5180
April	0.5486	0.5063	0.5254
May	0.5640	0.5277	0.5425
June	0.5472	0.5268	0.5395
July	0.5496	0.5272	0.5384
August	0.5460	0.5204	0.5352
September	0.5666	0.5379	0.5500
October	0.5772	0.5468	0.5605
November	0.5634	0.5264	0.5393
December	0.5553	0.5255	0.5485