2022 WST to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2631 ISK

YEARLY LOW

47.3686 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.5328 ISK

2022 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 53.2631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 47.3686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8945 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.5867 to the December average rate of 52.6966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 53.2631 was up 2.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 51.9639, 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 266,316 ISK

2021 Average 249,474 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 236,843 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,472.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

53.1916

47.2512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 49.4849, compared to 51.5807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.4849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.5807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 3.5770 ISK (High: 52.1427 / Low: 48.5658). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1619 ISK (High: 50.2919 / Low: 49.1300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5770

January Spread (Stable) ±1.1619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 52.6966) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.1449), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5517 (+5.09%).

2022 Avg (December) 52.6966

2021 Avg (December) 50.1449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.2919	49.1300	49.5867
February	49.0069	47.3686	47.7462
March	51.3133	48.7778	49.8419
April	50.8657	49.3727	49.9726
May	52.1427	48.5658	50.1023
June	50.4196	48.8069	49.6599
July	51.1509	49.8740	50.3969
August	52.7084	49.9631	51.5659
September	53.2513	50.7733	52.1137
October	52.5205	50.3822	51.3086
November	52.6526	50.3820	51.4026
December	53.2631	50.6409	52.6966