2022 WST to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |