YEARLY HIGH
1660.7663 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1485.0333 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1543.5054 MGA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,303,831 MGA
2021 Average 7,569,538 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,425,167 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 878,664.63 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1649.5815
1499.9229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1535.9103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1551.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±99.5450
January Spread (Stable) ±21.6266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (December) 1637.1099
2021 Avg (December) 1529.2117

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