YEARLY HIGH
215.2957 SDG
YEARLY LOW
166.3762 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.1044 SDG

2022 WST to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 215.2957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 166.3762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.9195 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.5006 to the December average rate of 211.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 215.2957 was down 85.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 1498.6526, 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 1,076,478 SDG
2021 Average 744,645 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 831,881 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,597.53 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

216.6522
164.1232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SDG 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 171.2261, compared to 200.9827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.2261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.9827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 46.5463 SDG (High: 215.2957 / Low: 168.7494). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8545 SDG (High: 170.1153 / Low: 168.2608).

August Spread (Volatile) ±46.5463
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.7139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 207.0855) against the same month in 2021 (average: 173.6437), the exchange rate shifted by +33.4418 (+19.26%).

2022 Avg (August) 207.0855
2021 Avg (August) 173.6437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.8448 167.4742 168.5006
February 170.1153 168.2608 169.2184
March 171.8729 169.9244 170.9070
April 173.4939 171.4888 172.9205
May 176.2626 170.5255 172.9303
June 174.5153 170.5172 172.8798
July 170.5190 166.3762 168.5956
August 215.2957 168.7494 207.0855
September 214.9005 208.9617 212.2748
October 209.3236 199.4690 203.5609
November 203.8402 201.1575 203.0602
December 212.9710 203.8402 211.3192