YEARLY HIGH
4.8963 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.3672 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6205 BWP

2022 WST to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 4.8963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 4.3672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5291 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4628 to the December average rate of 4.7719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8963 was up 6.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.6142, 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 24,481 BWP
2021 Average 21,778 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 21,836 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,645.55 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8474
4.3646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BWP 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 4.5106, compared to 4.7304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3053 BWP (High: 4.7041 / Low: 4.3987). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 BWP (High: 4.4526 / Low: 4.3672).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0854

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 0.1048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 4.8072) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4833 (+11.18%).

2022 Avg (September) 4.8072
2021 Avg (September) 4.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5348 4.4170 4.4628
February 4.4526 4.3672 4.4048
March 4.4887 4.3853 4.4308
April 4.7041 4.3987 4.5220
May 4.7578 4.5704 4.6408
June 4.6511 4.5502 4.6024
July 4.7064 4.5972 4.6659
August 4.8071 4.6061 4.7044
September 4.8963 4.7011 4.8072
October 4.8465 4.7063 4.7687
November 4.7916 4.5936 4.6640
December 4.8306 4.6528 4.7719