2022 WST to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 160.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 117.8970.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.1796 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.9288 to the December average rate of 142.3429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 160.0766 was up 24.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 128.2773, 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 HUF 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 131.5152, compared to 146.5563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0411 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 16.0608 HUF (High: 160.0766 / Low: 144.0158). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5794 HUF (High: 124.8954 / Low: 118.3160).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.3887 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 151.3778) against the same month in 2021 (average: 120.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4232 (+25.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 124.8954 | 118.3160 | 121.9288 |
| February | 126.1091 | 117.8970 | 120.4354 |
| March | 138.3481 | 126.3869 | 131.0443 |
| April | 139.6791 | 127.6929 | 133.9749 |
| May | 143.6598 | 135.3918 | 139.3770 |
| June | 145.4951 | 138.6690 | 142.3309 |
| July | 150.4683 | 142.8595 | 145.9358 |
| August | 154.2007 | 141.4172 | 147.5875 |
| September | 156.2029 | 144.8942 | 150.1047 |
| October | 160.0766 | 144.0158 | 151.3778 |
| November | 147.5480 | 140.0896 | 141.9891 |
| December | 147.6201 | 138.4108 | 142.3429 |