2022 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

225.8327 SOS

YEARLY LOW

197.6449 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

215.3401 SOS

2022 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 225.8327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 197.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1878 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.6227 to the December average rate of 210.6558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 225.8327 was down 3.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 234.0125, 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 1,129,164 SOS

2021 Average 1,141,728 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 988,225 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,938.98 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

226.1926

200.4513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 222.3578, compared to 208.3225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.3578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.3225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 8.0211 SOS (High: 216.0483 / Low: 208.0272). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1692 SOS (High: 225.7449 / Low: 222.5756).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.0211

April Spread (Stable) ±3.1692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.1718 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 222.0288) against the same month in 2021 (average: 230.7647), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7359 (-3.79%).

2022 Avg (May) 222.0288

2021 Avg (May) 230.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	225.0492	221.3170	223.6227
February	223.5571	218.9476	221.9774
March	224.6830	221.2491	222.4893
April	225.7449	222.5756	224.0475
May	225.8327	219.8180	222.0288
June	223.1193	216.0530	219.9809
July	216.0483	208.0272	212.8091
August	214.8956	210.0259	212.3492
September	211.4751	205.7052	208.9249
October	206.4578	199.6769	202.5996
November	203.6237	197.6449	202.5965
December	211.4527	203.4447	210.6558