2022 WST to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0434 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.7587 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9295 HKD

2022 WST to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 3.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 2.7587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2847 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9954 to the December average rate of 2.8845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0434 was down 2.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1070, 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 15,217 HKD

2021 Average 15,271 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 13,794 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,423.50 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.0547

2.7701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HKD 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 2.9955, compared to 2.8636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.1119 HKD (High: 2.8965 / Low: 2.7845). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 HKD (High: 2.9996 / Low: 2.9812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1119

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0883 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.0026) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.0812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0786 (-2.55%).

2022 Avg (May) 3.0026

2021 Avg (May) 3.0812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9996	2.9812	2.9954
February	2.9990	2.9715	2.9776
March	3.0085	2.9800	2.9922
April	3.0424	3.0087	3.0310
May	3.0434	2.9777	3.0026
June	3.0039	2.9313	2.9739
July	2.9311	2.8766	2.8999
August	2.9447	2.8985	2.9180
September	2.9211	2.8403	2.8868
October	2.8408	2.7587	2.7984
November	2.8082	2.7776	2.7938
December	2.8965	2.7845	2.8845