YEARLY HIGH
200.0551 KZT
YEARLY LOW
158.1389 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.5558 KZT

2022 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 200.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 158.1389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9162 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.3651 to the December average rate of 173.1010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 200.0551 was up 16.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 171.6842, 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 1,000,275 KZT
2021 Average 838,240 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 790,694 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,580.87 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

195.4931
162.6060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KZT 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 172.7559, compared to 172.3557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.7559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.3557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 24.4212 KZT (High: 187.0478 / Low: 162.6267). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5930 KZT (High: 168.1555 / Low: 166.5625).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.4212
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 17.1616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 192.7525) against the same month in 2021 (average: 166.7013), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0513 (+15.63%).

2022 Avg (March) 192.7525
2021 Avg (March) 166.7013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.1555 166.5625 167.3651
February 187.0478 162.6267 166.4953
March 200.0551 178.6466 192.7525
April 182.9835 171.7978 175.5910
May 171.1343 158.1389 165.4980
June 175.6703 164.3485 168.8337
July 178.2229 173.4002 175.6878
August 179.1863 172.3237 176.8549
September 176.8741 171.8441 174.7285
October 172.5166 164.8792 168.4152
November 168.3145 162.8297 165.3466
December 175.4387 167.3611 173.1010