2022 WST to IQD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 568.9831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 511.0105.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.9726 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 561.0078 to the December average rate of 540.7316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 568.9831 was down 2.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 585.8446, 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 IQD 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 558.9001, compared to 533.3311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 20.5195 IQD (High: 542.8810 / Low: 522.3615). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5157 IQD (High: 561.8535 / Low: 558.3378).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 16.1255 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 564.6833) against the same month in 2021 (average: 576.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -11.3337 (-1.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 561.8535 | 558.3378 | 561.0078 |
| February | 561.7527 | 552.5376 | 557.1669 |
| March | 562.2689 | 556.0507 | 558.5870 |
| April | 568.9831 | 560.4821 | 564.6833 |
| May | 566.0356 | 553.9815 | 558.4450 |
| June | 561.1879 | 545.0580 | 553.5110 |
| July | 545.0256 | 533.9838 | 538.8345 |
| August | 548.6443 | 539.2752 | 543.2271 |
| September | 543.3202 | 528.2608 | 536.4354 |
| October | 530.7975 | 512.6310 | 520.3099 |
| November | 522.8348 | 511.0105 | 520.4481 |
| December | 542.8810 | 522.3615 | 540.7316 |