YEARLY HIGH
39.5169 KGS
YEARLY LOW
28.7785 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5402 KGS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 197,584 KGS
2021 Average 166,188 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 143,893 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,691.71 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

38.4056
28.3441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9757
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (March) 37.5671
2021 Avg (March) 33.5831

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