2022 WST to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 521.6334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 454.3144.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.3191 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 459.7779 to the December average rate of 479.2195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 521.6334 was up 11.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 467.6085, 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 KRW 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 471.8682, compared to 492.9796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.1114 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 36.8830 KRW (High: 504.4735 / Low: 467.5905). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9713 KRW (High: 462.6203 / Low: 454.6490).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 26.2244 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 512.5298) against the same month in 2021 (average: 458.0015), the exchange rate shifted by +54.5283 (+11.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 465.4132 | 454.3144 | 459.7779 |
| February | 462.6203 | 454.6490 | 457.3513 |
| March | 473.4214 | 459.4737 | 467.0861 |
| April | 493.3084 | 466.5341 | 477.8545 |
| May | 500.0628 | 473.4799 | 484.7130 |
| June | 491.1126 | 475.0202 | 484.4265 |
| July | 488.4839 | 478.1193 | 482.6330 |
| August | 502.1892 | 479.2779 | 491.4435 |
| September | 521.6334 | 504.2901 | 512.5298 |
| October | 521.1306 | 501.0116 | 509.1381 |
| November | 504.4735 | 467.5905 | 482.9137 |
| December | 489.3619 | 466.8280 | 479.2195 |