2022 WST to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 20.0859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 18.5304.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5555 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0645 to the December average rate of 19.8248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 20.0859 was down 76.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 86.9486, 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 ETB 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 19.5369, compared to 19.3047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2323 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.7899 ETB (High: 19.9091 / Low: 19.1192). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2769 ETB (High: 19.1719 / Low: 18.8950).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 0.5361 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 19.8668) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.4309), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4359 (+20.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1719 | 18.8950 | 19.0645 |
| February | 19.4754 | 19.1021 | 19.2793 |
| March | 19.7822 | 19.4004 | 19.5643 |
| April | 20.0859 | 19.5916 | 19.8668 |
| May | 20.0292 | 19.5449 | 19.7531 |
| June | 19.9494 | 19.4772 | 19.6937 |
| July | 19.4776 | 19.0963 | 19.3129 |
| August | 19.8194 | 19.2944 | 19.5351 |
| September | 19.6077 | 19.0327 | 19.3645 |
| October | 19.1887 | 18.5304 | 18.8285 |
| November | 19.1293 | 18.6999 | 18.9622 |
| December | 19.9091 | 19.1192 | 19.8248 |