2022 WST to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1577.7253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1449.6967.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.0286 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1564.8155 to the December average rate of 1524.5801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1577.7253 was down 3.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 1630.5529, 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 KHR 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 1554.4861, compared to 1504.1729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 50.3132 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 56.4358 KHR (High: 1531.3665 / Low: 1474.9306). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.3466 KHR (High: 1570.2237 / Low: 1558.8771).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 39.6930 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1565.4739) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1596.5872), the exchange rate shifted by -31.1133 (-1.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1570.2237 | 1558.8771 | 1564.8155 |
| February | 1564.3720 | 1540.6786 | 1552.7177 |
| March | 1559.6905 | 1536.0204 | 1550.4490 |
| April | 1577.7253 | 1556.1903 | 1565.4739 |
| May | 1574.9357 | 1540.5239 | 1552.6162 |
| June | 1561.8332 | 1518.8367 | 1540.8444 |
| July | 1520.3581 | 1494.4449 | 1507.7260 |
| August | 1544.4378 | 1516.3978 | 1528.4888 |
| September | 1535.0037 | 1491.4413 | 1513.7637 |
| October | 1500.9419 | 1449.6967 | 1474.0707 |
| November | 1483.9885 | 1450.2148 | 1476.4079 |
| December | 1531.3665 | 1474.9306 | 1524.5801 |