YEARLY HIGH
56.7578 DZD
YEARLY LOW
49.2091 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.1783 DZD

2022 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 56.7578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 49.2091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5487 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7225 to the December average rate of 50.9813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 56.7578 was up 4.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 54.3485, 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 283,789 DZD
2021 Average 265,209 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 246,046 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,743.41 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

56.2726
49.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to DZD 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 54.7549, compared to 51.6018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.7549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 1.8761 DZD (High: 51.2876 / Low: 49.4115). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4460 DZD (High: 49.9231 / Low: 49.4771).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8761
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6798 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 55.6713) against the same month in 2021 (average: 52.8957), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7757 (+5.25%).

2022 Avg (May) 55.6713
2021 Avg (May) 52.8957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.0901 53.2877 53.7225
February 54.0048 53.5397 53.7170
March 54.9374 54.1329 54.5476
April 56.1214 54.9357 55.5502
May 56.7578 55.2835 55.6713
June 55.9820 54.6585 55.3210
July 54.8920 53.5558 54.1280
August 53.9051 52.1927 53.0334
September 52.4435 50.8210 51.7447
October 50.9613 49.2091 50.0648
November 49.9231 49.4771 49.6584
December 51.2876 49.4115 50.9813