YEARLY HIGH
1.0478 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9499 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0111 XCD

2022 WST to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.9499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0979 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0390 to the December average rate of 1.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0478 was down 3.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0826, 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 5,239 XCD
2021 Average 5,310 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,750 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.28 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0527
0.9553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to XCD 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 1.0345, compared to 0.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0345 XCD (High: 1.0019 / Low: 0.9673). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 XCD (High: 1.0397 / Low: 1.0345).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.0446) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0218 (-2.04%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.0446
2021 Avg (April) 1.0664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0397 1.0345 1.0390
February 1.0397 1.0304 1.0318
March 1.0380 1.0301 1.0336
April 1.0478 1.0380 1.0446
May 1.0478 1.0255 1.0338
June 1.0343 1.0095 1.0241
July 1.0095 0.9904 0.9985
August 1.0143 0.9987 1.0051
September 1.0057 0.9779 0.9939
October 0.9776 0.9499 0.9634
November 0.9673 0.9563 0.9643
December 1.0019 0.9673 1.0007