2022 WST to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1660.7663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1485.0333.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.7329 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1529.9774 to the December average rate of 1637.1099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1660.7663 was up 6.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 1561.2969, 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 MGA 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 1535.9103, compared to 1551.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1903 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 99.5450 MGA (High: 1660.7663 / Low: 1561.2212). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.6266 MGA (High: 1540.7212 / Low: 1519.0946).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.4296 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1637.1099) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1529.2117), the exchange rate shifted by +107.8982 (+7.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1540.7212 | 1519.0946 | 1529.9774 |
| February | 1537.8041 | 1511.4208 | 1522.3754 |
| March | 1557.9463 | 1522.8371 | 1537.9658 |
| April | 1575.9536 | 1529.5729 | 1554.3200 |
| May | 1565.0466 | 1515.8604 | 1536.1299 |
| June | 1553.5649 | 1516.4625 | 1534.6932 |
| July | 1554.2861 | 1503.8138 | 1530.4364 |
| August | 1580.7150 | 1522.5622 | 1552.8642 |
| September | 1554.3630 | 1511.3504 | 1536.8240 |
| October | 1541.8072 | 1485.0333 | 1512.3944 |
| November | 1561.2686 | 1500.2722 | 1536.9743 |
| December | 1660.7663 | 1561.2212 | 1637.1099 |