2022 WST to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.4777 RUB

YEARLY LOW

19.7078 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.2290 RUB

2022 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 54.4777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 19.7078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.7699 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4328 to the December average rate of 24.5936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 54.4777 was up 78.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 30.5906, 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 272,388 RUB

2021 Average 144,819 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 98,539 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,849.30 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

44.3472

19.7414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RUB 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 29.9300, compared to 22.5281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.9300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 23.0796 RUB (High: 54.4777 / Low: 31.3980). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4813 RUB (High: 22.0877 / Low: 21.6063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.0796

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.3210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 42.2967) against the same month in 2021 (average: 29.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7633 (+43.22%).

2022 Avg (March) 42.2967

2021 Avg (March) 29.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.4815	28.5585	29.4328
February	40.0978	28.5186	30.0654
March	54.4777	31.3980	42.2967
April	32.9343	27.6621	30.9757
May	28.0672	21.7666	24.9657
June	24.3020	19.7078	21.8435
July	24.2280	20.2101	21.9969
August	23.3405	22.2173	22.6098
September	23.6130	20.8723	22.1206
October	23.2770	20.9957	22.0557
November	22.0877	21.6063	21.7919
December	27.4323	21.9106	24.5936