YEARLY HIGH
264.0049 CRC
YEARLY LOW
213.4538 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.5148 CRC

2022 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 264.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 213.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.5511 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.5939 to the December average rate of 218.3492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 264.0049 was up 5.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 251.0366, 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 1,320,024 CRC
2021 Average 1,220,577 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,067,269 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,755.58 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

264.0543
213.6524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CRC 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 251.3363, compared to 231.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.3363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 18.3153 CRC (High: 244.9715 / Low: 226.6562). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9693 CRC (High: 246.8950 / Low: 243.9257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.3153
January Spread (Stable) ±2.9693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.1420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 259.8542) against the same month in 2021 (average: 245.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8412 (+6.06%).

2022 Avg (June) 259.8542
2021 Avg (June) 245.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.8950 243.9257 245.5939
February 247.5334 242.6530 244.8638
March 251.7113 243.9583 247.5804
April 256.8103 251.8828 254.1280
May 259.4185 253.1980 255.9975
June 264.0049 255.9278 259.8542
July 256.3868 245.8949 251.3658
August 250.8095 234.6625 244.7154
September 244.9715 226.6562 235.5093
October 230.8128 215.8383 222.3674
November 220.1772 213.5492 217.8526
December 223.5241 213.4538 218.3492