2022 WST to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7439 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.6525 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6950 BGN

2022 WST to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.7439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.6525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0914 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6643 to the December average rate of 0.6844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7439 was up 9.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6802, 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 3,720 BGN

2021 Average 3,249 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 3,263 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.15 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7323

0.6513

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WST to BGN 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 0.6850, compared to 0.7050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0422 BGN (High: 0.7222 / Low: 0.6800). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 BGN (High: 0.6682 / Low: 0.6525).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.7256) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0773 (+11.92%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.7256

2021 Avg (September) 0.6483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6752	0.6536	0.6643
February	0.6682	0.6525	0.6580
March	0.6879	0.6709	0.6797
April	0.7222	0.6800	0.6989
May	0.7307	0.6938	0.7078
June	0.7117	0.6941	0.7013
July	0.7170	0.7008	0.7091
August	0.7315	0.6998	0.7190
September	0.7439	0.7111	0.7256
October	0.7291	0.6888	0.7090
November	0.7110	0.6725	0.6827
December	0.6940	0.6657	0.6844