YEARLY HIGH
386.1080 CLP
YEARLY LOW
298.7631 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
326.5251 CLP

2022 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 386.1080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 298.7631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.3448 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.4588 to the December average rate of 323.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 386.1080 was up 15.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 334.6222, 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 1,930,540 CLP
2021 Average 1,493,040 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,493,816 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436,724.16 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

359.7088
300.3604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CLP 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 316.2522, compared to 336.7979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.5457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.2522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.7979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 53.6877 CLP (High: 386.1080 / Low: 332.4203). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2996 CLP (High: 310.0627 / Low: 298.7631).

July Spread (Volatile) ±53.6877
March Spread (Stable) ±11.2996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 18.6805 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 354.7631) against the same month in 2021 (average: 295.1787), the exchange rate shifted by +59.5844 (+20.19%).

2022 Avg (July) 354.7631
2021 Avg (July) 295.1787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 327.5391 306.9379 315.4588
February 316.3210 301.4350 308.7305
March 310.0627 298.7631 305.3061
April 332.7923 299.2048 316.0545
May 336.5492 313.6949 324.1793
June 347.9076 310.6869 327.7842
July 386.1080 332.4203 354.7631
August 354.4888 325.1033 336.0825
September 360.8009 326.7437 339.5740
October 350.2633 329.9719 340.0523
November 337.2192 317.6480 327.2807
December 331.0022 314.4520 323.0348