2022 WST to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 53.6223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 43.6842.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9381 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1509 to the December average rate of 49.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 53.6223 was up 19.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 44.9648, 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 JPY 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 47.0753, compared to 51.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9656 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.6547 JPY (High: 50.7064 / Low: 47.0517). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5836 JPY (High: 44.2794 / Low: 43.6958).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.8020 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 52.5693) against the same month in 2021 (average: 43.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5559 (+22.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.6622 | 43.6842 | 44.1509 |
| February | 44.2794 | 43.6958 | 43.9954 |
| March | 47.4738 | 43.8424 | 45.3889 |
| April | 50.7064 | 47.0517 | 48.8265 |
| May | 50.6473 | 48.2917 | 49.2807 |
| June | 51.4950 | 49.7292 | 50.8092 |
| July | 51.0792 | 49.1400 | 50.3847 |
| August | 51.8098 | 48.5776 | 50.3793 |
| September | 53.6223 | 51.8708 | 52.5693 |
| October | 52.8876 | 51.7787 | 52.4025 |
| November | 52.5693 | 49.1658 | 50.6005 |
| December | 51.0656 | 48.3742 | 49.9091 |