2022 WST to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6489 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.5506 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5893 NZD

2022 WST to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.6489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.5506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0983 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5705 to the December average rate of 0.5828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6489 was up 12.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5780, 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 3,244 NZD

2021 Average 2,779 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 2,753 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.44 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6339

0.5494

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to NZD 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 0.5775, compared to 0.6010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0477 NZD (High: 0.6006 / Low: 0.5529). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 NZD (High: 0.5648 / Low: 0.5506).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.6269) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+13.75%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.6269

2021 Avg (October) 0.5511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5878	0.5580	0.5705
February	0.5819	0.5631	0.5720
March	0.5648	0.5506	0.5564
April	0.6006	0.5529	0.5728
May	0.6204	0.5831	0.5972
June	0.6040	0.5835	0.5963
July	0.6062	0.5863	0.5954
August	0.6085	0.5745	0.5947
September	0.6475	0.6033	0.6195
October	0.6489	0.6077	0.6269
November	0.6141	0.5669	0.5870
December	0.5931	0.5620	0.5828