2022 WST to TRY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6.9374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.0215.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9159 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2018 to the December average rate of 6.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.9374 was up 8.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.3926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
WST to TRY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6820, compared to 6.6752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9932 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.6358 TRY (High: 6.2765 / Low: 5.6407). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1176 TRY (High: 6.7888 / Low: 6.6712).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1087 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.9070) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1880), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7190 (+33.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3340 | 5.0215 | 5.2018 |
| February | 5.3652 | 5.1484 | 5.2095 |
| March | 5.6995 | 5.3049 | 5.5911 |
| April | 5.7579 | 5.6161 | 5.6872 |
| May | 6.2765 | 5.6407 | 5.9728 |
| June | 6.5996 | 6.2197 | 6.4295 |
| July | 6.6217 | 6.2557 | 6.4465 |
| August | 6.7966 | 6.6055 | 6.7044 |
| September | 6.7888 | 6.6712 | 6.7328 |
| October | 6.7221 | 6.5213 | 6.6240 |
| November | 6.6735 | 6.5473 | 6.6364 |
| December | 6.9374 | 6.6703 | 6.9070 |