2022 WST to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 594.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 529.3770.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.9458 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 581.1414 to the December average rate of 562.2989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 594.3227 was down 2.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 612.1369, 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 LBP 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 580.0423, compared to 553.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.0425 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 25.2042 LBP (High: 567.7594 / Low: 542.5551). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0035 LBP (High: 588.1011 / Low: 578.0976).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 16.3121 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 581.0390) against the same month in 2021 (average: 603.4807), the exchange rate shifted by -22.4417 (-3.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 588.1011 | 578.0976 | 581.1414 |
| February | 586.7313 | 572.2219 | 578.0579 |
| March | 584.2130 | 570.2481 | 578.9720 |
| April | 591.8209 | 580.8156 | 586.2275 |
| May | 594.3227 | 574.8671 | 581.0390 |
| June | 581.6470 | 564.7458 | 574.8157 |
| July | 564.6350 | 553.1972 | 558.5037 |
| August | 572.7499 | 558.2893 | 564.5137 |
| September | 565.3703 | 540.4261 | 556.0394 |
| October | 553.9512 | 531.9741 | 541.4883 |
| November | 548.7716 | 529.3770 | 541.1546 |
| December | 567.7594 | 542.5551 | 562.2989 |