YEARLY HIGH
788.5729 CDF
YEARLY LOW
717.5460 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
755.4632 CDF

2022 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 788.5729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 717.5460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.0269 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 770.9070 to the December average rate of 757.4731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 788.5729 was down 1.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 796.5559, 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 3,942,865 CDF
2021 Average 3,911,982 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,587,730 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,134.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

781.1018
724.7908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 768.3043, compared to 742.6221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.6821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 768.3043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 742.6221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 29.7682 CDF (High: 764.5620 / Low: 734.7938). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4672 CDF (High: 775.1693 / Low: 766.7022).

December Spread (Volatile) ±29.7682
January Spread (Stable) ±8.4672

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 21.5807 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.5807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 768.8324) against the same month in 2021 (average: 791.9072), the exchange rate shifted by -23.0748 (-2.91%).

2022 Avg (May) 768.8324
2021 Avg (May) 791.9072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 775.1693 766.7022 770.9070
February 772.6352 762.7275 767.1313
March 773.1400 763.5441 767.8190
April 781.8953 769.5997 776.4092
May 788.5729 760.0783 768.8324
June 767.2471 746.6050 758.7267
July 746.9320 731.7927 738.3362
August 766.2612 738.8607 748.3417
September 759.8630 738.0009 751.0640
October 745.6120 717.5460 729.4834
November 735.7839 721.7126 731.0345
December 764.5620 734.7938 757.4731