2022 WST to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 39.5169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 28.7785.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7383 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5967 to the December average rate of 31.5310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 39.5169 was up 16.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 33.8472, 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 KGS 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 32.9520, compared to 30.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8235 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.9757 KGS (High: 36.2286 / Low: 32.2530). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1595 KGS (High: 32.6187 / Low: 32.4592).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9616 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 37.5671) against the same month in 2021 (average: 33.5831), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9840 (+11.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6187 | 32.4592 | 32.5967 |
| February | 36.1851 | 32.3295 | 32.6428 |
| March | 39.5169 | 35.7567 | 37.5671 |
| April | 36.2286 | 32.2530 | 33.6055 |
| May | 31.9221 | 30.2719 | 31.1459 |
| June | 31.1946 | 29.6985 | 30.1540 |
| July | 30.8051 | 29.2435 | 29.8007 |
| August | 30.8480 | 29.9462 | 30.4448 |
| September | 30.4135 | 29.0274 | 29.8403 |
| October | 29.5022 | 28.7785 | 29.1825 |
| November | 30.2264 | 29.5007 | 29.9713 |
| December | 31.7622 | 30.2271 | 31.5310 |