YEARLY HIGH
906.3103 TZS
YEARLY LOW
816.4900 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
870.0839 TZS

2022 WST to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 906.3103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 816.4900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8203 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 886.2831 to the December average rate of 864.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 906.3103 was down 2.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 928.9432, 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 4,531,552 TZS
2021 Average 4,547,434 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,082,450 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,101.57 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

904.8382
824.7345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to TZS 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 887.9162, compared to 852.2516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.6647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 887.9162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 852.2516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 33.4630 TZS (High: 868.1520 / Low: 834.6890). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6047 TZS (High: 889.0404 / Low: 880.4357).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.4630
January Spread (Stable) ±8.6047

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 26.2780 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 898.1629) against the same month in 2021 (average: 914.7400), the exchange rate shifted by -16.5771 (-1.81%).

2022 Avg (April) 898.1629
2021 Avg (April) 914.7400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 889.0404 880.4357 886.2831
February 889.8098 877.4102 883.3950
March 893.2244 882.5395 886.7437
April 906.3103 891.4347 898.1629
May 901.3923 882.5760 889.5557
June 892.3046 871.0769 883.3570
July 870.5389 853.3230 861.3172
August 876.6274 861.6434 867.6473
September 868.6406 843.0837 857.6878
October 846.8824 818.9651 831.4098
November 835.1510 816.4900 831.4231
December 868.1520 834.6890 864.0240