2022 WST to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 69.6703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 62.3293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3410 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.3721 to the December average rate of 65.8646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 69.6703 was down 2.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 71.3178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
WST to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.1769, compared to 65.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1531 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 2.5190 DJF (High: 66.7454 / Low: 64.2263). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3949 DJF (High: 68.4991 / Low: 68.1041).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.0714 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 68.9621) against the same month in 2021 (average: 70.2208), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2587 (-1.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.4991 | 68.1041 | 68.3721 |
| February | 68.4722 | 67.3728 | 67.9232 |
| March | 68.5843 | 67.6300 | 68.1195 |
| April | 69.6703 | 68.3567 | 68.9621 |
| May | 69.2037 | 67.5402 | 68.1383 |
| June | 68.5426 | 66.4819 | 67.5461 |
| July | 66.4803 | 65.1332 | 65.7296 |
| August | 66.9944 | 65.7861 | 66.2944 |
| September | 66.7454 | 64.2263 | 65.4633 |
| October | 64.7059 | 62.4940 | 63.3920 |
| November | 63.7524 | 62.3293 | 63.3993 |
| December | 66.2163 | 63.7336 | 65.8646 |