YEARLY HIGH
16425.3483 IRR
YEARLY LOW
14885.4820 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15813.4023 IRR

2022 WST to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 16425.3483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 14885.4820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1539.8664 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16246.4769 to the December average rate of 15448.1587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16425.3483 was down 2.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 16866.3145, 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 82,126,742 IRR
2021 Average 82,826,797 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 74,427,410 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,699,331.89 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16484.6435
14971.7043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IRR 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 16189.7547, compared to 15437.0499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 752.7048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16189.7547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15437.0499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 532.8547 IRR (High: 15717.9663 / Low: 15185.1116). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 89.9475 IRR (High: 16263.1683 / Low: 16173.2207).

December Spread (Volatile) ±532.8547
January Spread (Stable) ±89.9475

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 471.2834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -471.2834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 16188.0130) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16707.3956), the exchange rate shifted by -519.3826 (-3.11%).

2022 Avg (May) 16188.0130
2021 Avg (May) 16707.3956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16263.1683 16173.2207 16246.4769
February 16263.1683 16080.4099 16132.8725
March 16265.5147 16048.1739 16171.1878
April 16418.9225 16265.5147 16358.5653
May 16425.3483 16050.2863 16188.0130
June 16226.8576 15819.0849 16041.4127
July 15819.0850 15519.5001 15645.3245
August 15894.7605 15632.1312 15742.8795
September 15777.9771 15287.6761 15569.0659
October 15332.3541 14885.4820 15097.7825
November 15194.0598 14984.8876 15119.0879
December 15717.9663 15185.1116 15448.1587