2022 WST to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5342 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.3632 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4334 PEN

2022 WST to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.3632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1710 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4968 to the December average rate of 1.4167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5342 was down 4.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6128, 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 7,671 PEN

2021 Average 7,623 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 6,816 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.98 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5082

1.3709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to PEN 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 1.4458, compared to 1.4209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0913 PEN (High: 1.4878 / Low: 1.3965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 PEN (High: 1.4523 / Low: 1.4205).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.4968) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0535 (+3.71%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.4968

2021 Avg (January) 1.4433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5342	1.4746	1.4968
February	1.4890	1.4202	1.4475
March	1.4532	1.4124	1.4304
April	1.4878	1.3965	1.4446
May	1.4781	1.3942	1.4361
June	1.4447	1.4058	1.4193
July	1.4584	1.4226	1.4392
August	1.4523	1.4205	1.4403
September	1.4482	1.4077	1.4298
October	1.4463	1.3914	1.4172
November	1.4073	1.3632	1.3823
December	1.4333	1.3671	1.4167