2022 WST to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7754 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7030 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7482 BBD

2022 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.7754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.7030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0724 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7689 to the December average rate of 0.7406, 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 0.7754 was down 3.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8012, 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 3,877 BBD

2021 Average 3,929 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,515 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.09 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7791

0.7070

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WST to BBD 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 0.7656, compared to 0.7309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0256 BBD (High: 0.7414 / Low: 0.7159). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BBD (High: 0.7694 / Low: 0.7656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.7731) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0161 (-2.04%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.7731

2021 Avg (April) 0.7892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7694	0.7656	0.7689
February	0.7694	0.7625	0.7635
March	0.7681	0.7623	0.7649
April	0.7754	0.7681	0.7731
May	0.7754	0.7589	0.7651
June	0.7654	0.7471	0.7579
July	0.7471	0.7329	0.7389
August	0.7506	0.7391	0.7438
September	0.7442	0.7237	0.7355
October	0.7237	0.7030	0.7130
November	0.7159	0.7077	0.7136
December	0.7414	0.7159	0.7406