2022 WST to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 17.4628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 15.4311.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0317 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7849 to the December average rate of 16.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.4628 was up 1.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.1989, 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 MUR 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 16.7708, compared to 16.3235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4473 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 1.1671 MUR (High: 16.5981 / Low: 15.4311). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3556 MUR (High: 15.8825 / Low: 15.5270).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 16.8537) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.9570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8967 (+5.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9455 | 16.5692 | 16.7849 |
| February | 16.9268 | 16.4512 | 16.7017 |
| March | 17.4168 | 16.5151 | 16.9595 |
| April | 17.4628 | 16.5160 | 16.8537 |
| May | 16.7933 | 16.2582 | 16.5091 |
| June | 17.0883 | 16.5139 | 16.8158 |
| July | 17.1018 | 16.4258 | 16.7418 |
| August | 17.2619 | 16.3912 | 16.7980 |
| September | 16.7886 | 16.0056 | 16.5179 |
| October | 16.5981 | 15.4311 | 15.9404 |
| November | 15.8825 | 15.5270 | 15.7009 |
| December | 16.4038 | 15.6272 | 16.2419 |