2022 WST to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5092 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.4717 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4867 CAD

2022 WST to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.5092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.4717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4855 to the December average rate of 0.5038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5092 was down 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5122, 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 2,546 CAD

2021 Average 2,463 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 2,358 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.66 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5064

0.4750

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CAD 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 0.4868, compared to 0.4866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0283 CAD (High: 0.5092 / Low: 0.4809). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 CAD (High: 0.4884 / Low: 0.4833).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.5038) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+2.11%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.5038

2021 Avg (December) 0.4934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4912	0.4788	0.4855
February	0.4884	0.4833	0.4858
March	0.4923	0.4792	0.4838
April	0.4986	0.4795	0.4884
May	0.5049	0.4837	0.4914
June	0.4926	0.4798	0.4857
July	0.4864	0.4720	0.4776
August	0.4887	0.4717	0.4808
September	0.5004	0.4814	0.4896
October	0.5004	0.4796	0.4886
November	0.4869	0.4748	0.4791
December	0.5092	0.4809	0.5038