2022 WST to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9103 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8410 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8714 TOP

2022 WST to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.9103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.8410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8748 to the December average rate of 0.8689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9103 was down 0.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9191, 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 4,551 TOP

2021 Average 4,451 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,205 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.52 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8921

0.8476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TOP 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 0.8756, compared to 0.8672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0341 TOP (High: 0.8751 / Low: 0.8410). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 TOP (High: 0.8783 / Low: 0.8725).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.8884) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-0.56%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.8884

2021 Avg (May) 0.8935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8783	0.8725	0.8748
February	0.8748	0.8594	0.8656
March	0.8710	0.8617	0.8660
April	0.8966	0.8632	0.8773
May	0.9103	0.8799	0.8884
June	0.8874	0.8768	0.8814
July	0.8793	0.8621	0.8686
August	0.8791	0.8578	0.8696
September	0.8877	0.8659	0.8767
October	0.8863	0.8561	0.8682
November	0.8629	0.8431	0.8513
December	0.8751	0.8410	0.8689