YEARLY HIGH
789.4173 MMK
YEARLY LOW
672.9406 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
720.2324 MMK

2022 WST to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 789.4173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 672.9406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.4767 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 683.3886 to the December average rate of 777.8356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 789.4173 was up 3.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 764.0497, 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 3,947,086 MMK
2021 Average 3,166,040 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,364,703 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 582,383.73 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

787.7459
668.8214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MMK 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 693.7887, compared to 746.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.8874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 693.7887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 746.6760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 105.5117 MMK (High: 789.4173 / Low: 683.9056). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0072 MMK (High: 684.1754 / Low: 680.1683).

August Spread (Volatile) ±105.5117
January Spread (Stable) ±4.0072

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 23.5748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.5748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 749.5573) against the same month in 2021 (average: 641.4077), the exchange rate shifted by +108.1496 (+16.86%).

2022 Avg (August) 749.5573
2021 Avg (August) 641.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 684.1754 680.1683 683.3886
February 684.0943 672.9406 678.7318
March 685.0266 675.4988 680.1433
April 724.7845 682.7999 710.0490
May 717.8946 702.9251 708.3988
June 711.9043 691.4451 702.0205
July 691.4125 677.4049 683.9118
August 789.4173 683.9056 749.5573
September 782.2323 760.0551 771.9473
October 763.7334 737.4973 748.3725
November 752.3593 735.2602 748.4317
December 781.1124 751.3869 777.8356