2022 WST to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5854.9424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 5403.2831.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 451.6594 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5509.9290 to the December average rate of 5765.5408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5854.9424 was up 1.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 5777.5381, 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 IDR 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 5532.1881, compared to 5568.7121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.5240 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 356.9835 IDR (High: 5854.9424 / Low: 5497.9589). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.6166 IDR (High: 5537.7482 / Low: 5475.1316).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 41.0177 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 5765.5408) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5521.5124), the exchange rate shifted by +244.0284 (+4.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5537.7482 | 5475.1316 | 5509.9290 |
| February | 5534.6707 | 5442.2146 | 5480.5025 |
| March | 5523.3809 | 5438.0079 | 5487.6544 |
| April | 5631.3221 | 5503.3514 | 5564.7625 |
| May | 5685.9247 | 5521.6041 | 5578.4800 |
| June | 5615.9806 | 5514.9174 | 5571.8000 |
| July | 5613.8935 | 5465.4751 | 5530.7823 |
| August | 5583.0206 | 5442.5461 | 5516.1711 |
| September | 5547.7079 | 5463.5775 | 5513.7344 |
| October | 5562.1369 | 5403.2831 | 5502.0164 |
| November | 5638.0879 | 5531.4782 | 5584.0274 |
| December | 5854.9424 | 5497.9589 | 5765.5408 |