2022 WST to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5408 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.4860 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5156 BND

2022 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.5408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.4860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5192 to the December average rate of 0.5006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5408 was up 0.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5365, 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 2,704 BND

2021 Average 2,640 BND

Yearly Trough Low 2,430 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.78 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5321

0.4917

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5224, compared to 0.5088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0203 BND (High: 0.5196 / Low: 0.4994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BND (High: 0.5191 / Low: 0.5119).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.5287) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.22%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.5287

2021 Avg (May) 0.5275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5228	0.5152	0.5192
February	0.5191	0.5119	0.5140
March	0.5224	0.5147	0.5196
April	0.5373	0.5206	0.5281
May	0.5408	0.5217	0.5287
June	0.5311	0.5199	0.5245
July	0.5237	0.5087	0.5151
August	0.5227	0.5059	0.5149
September	0.5282	0.5106	0.5190
October	0.5196	0.4994	0.5085
November	0.5032	0.4889	0.4951
December	0.5047	0.4860	0.5006