2022 WST to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3399 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.2791 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3031 GBP

2022 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.3399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2836 to the December average rate of 0.3042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3399 was up 14.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2957, 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 1,700 GBP

2021 Average 1,428 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,396 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.83 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3290

0.2778

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WST to GBP 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 0.2950, compared to 0.3111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0246 GBP (High: 0.3298 / Low: 0.3052). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 GBP (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2800).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.3247) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+14.27%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.3247

2021 Avg (September) 0.2842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2874	0.2791	0.2836
February	0.2851	0.2800	0.2821
March	0.2933	0.2850	0.2905
April	0.3110	0.2929	0.2988
May	0.3174	0.3017	0.3073
June	0.3129	0.3040	0.3077
July	0.3126	0.3030	0.3076
August	0.3206	0.3016	0.3110
September	0.3399	0.3172	0.3247
October	0.3298	0.3052	0.3157
November	0.3171	0.2955	0.3035
December	0.3082	0.2920	0.3042