YEARLY HIGH
13.8695 UAH
YEARLY LOW
10.4882 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1700 UAH

2022 WST to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 13.8695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 10.4882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3813 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7615 to the December average rate of 13.6491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.8695 was up 22.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.3252, 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 69,348 UAH
2021 Average 53,605 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 52,441 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,906.60 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

14.0270
10.4646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UAH 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 11.1688, compared to 13.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.8267 UAH (High: 13.6375 / Low: 10.8109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2933 UAH (High: 13.8695 / Low: 13.5763).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8267
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 13.7302) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.4343), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2959 (+31.59%).

2022 Avg (August) 13.7302
2021 Avg (August) 10.4343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1528 10.4882 10.7615
February 11.4800 10.6285 10.9074
March 11.5298 11.1926 11.3388
April 11.7397 11.2885 11.4536
May 11.7439 11.1973 11.3595
June 11.3606 11.0257 11.1919
July 13.6375 10.8109 11.7744
August 13.8695 13.5763 13.7302
September 13.7569 13.3015 13.5668
October 13.4324 12.9200 13.1573
November 13.2310 12.8653 13.1491
December 13.7004 13.1498 13.6491