YEARLY HIGH
30.7326 INR
YEARLY LOW
28.2942 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.3736 INR

2022 WST to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 30.7326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 28.2942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4384 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6227 to the December average rate of 30.5293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 30.7326 was up 3.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 29.8000, 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 153,663 INR
2021 Average 145,238 INR
Yearly Trough Low 141,471 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,192.08 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

30.7200
28.4320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to INR 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 29.1707, compared to 29.5765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 1.6823 INR (High: 30.7326 / Low: 29.0503). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4096 INR (High: 29.6185 / Low: 29.2089).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6823
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2480 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 30.5293) against the same month in 2021 (average: 29.0665), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4628 (+5.03%).

2022 Avg (December) 30.5293
2021 Avg (December) 29.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9331 28.2942 28.6227
February 28.8774 28.4518 28.6266
March 29.4336 28.8622 29.1593
April 29.7728 28.9787 29.4535
May 30.0412 29.0819 29.5803
June 29.8455 29.1967 29.5819
July 29.6185 29.2089 29.3800
August 29.9967 29.0570 29.5956
September 29.7954 29.0594 29.5027
October 29.9533 28.8904 29.3498
November 29.3351 28.8072 29.1018
December 30.7326 29.0503 30.5293