2022 WST to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 59.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 53.9533.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0928 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.4365 to the December average rate of 57.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 59.0461 was down 15.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 69.5435, 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 LRD 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 58.2282, compared to 56.1428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0855 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 2.8658 LRD (High: 58.6570 / Low: 55.7912). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4329 LRD (High: 58.9198 / Low: 58.4869).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 58.8445) against the same month in 2021 (average: 68.1183), the exchange rate shifted by -9.2738 (-13.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.6570 | 55.7912 | 57.4365 |
| February | 58.9007 | 58.4334 | 58.6725 |
| March | 58.9198 | 58.4869 | 58.7482 |
| April | 59.0461 | 58.5904 | 58.8445 |
| May | 58.8833 | 57.6874 | 58.0444 |
| June | 58.1909 | 56.9642 | 57.6233 |
| July | 56.9644 | 55.8584 | 56.3535 |
| August | 57.6490 | 56.7265 | 57.1296 |
| September | 57.3627 | 55.4165 | 56.5893 |
| October | 55.6508 | 53.9533 | 54.7807 |
| November | 55.1389 | 54.3851 | 54.9035 |
| December | 57.2835 | 55.1747 | 57.1000 |