2022 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6951 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4193 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5786 BOB

2022 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.6951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 2.4193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2757 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6485 to the December average rate of 2.5598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6951 was down 2.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7727, 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 13,475 BOB

2021 Average 13,563 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,097 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,378.72 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6819

2.4438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.6347, compared to 2.5225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0978 BOB (High: 2.5702 / Low: 2.4724). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 BOB (High: 2.6556 / Low: 2.6338).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 0.0761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 2.6621) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0625 (-2.29%).

2022 Avg (April) 2.6621

2021 Avg (April) 2.7246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6556	2.6338	2.6485
February	2.6500	2.6018	2.6273
March	2.6486	2.6147	2.6309
April	2.6951	2.6400	2.6621
May	2.6631	2.6102	2.6302
June	2.6473	2.5712	2.6095
July	2.5689	2.5120	2.5401
August	2.5995	2.5351	2.5674
September	2.5739	2.5010	2.5400
October	2.5197	2.4270	2.4639
November	2.4779	2.4193	2.4636
December	2.5702	2.4724	2.5598