2022 WST to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2857 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2502 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2728 XDR

2022 WST to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.2857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.2502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2740 to the December average rate of 0.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2857 was up 2.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2793, 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 1,428 XDR

2021 Average 1,379 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,251 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.49 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2811

0.2590

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WST to XDR 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 0.2758, compared to 0.2697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0324 XDR (High: 0.2826 / Low: 0.2502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 XDR (High: 0.2750 / Low: 0.2720).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2686) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-2.29%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2686

2021 Avg (September) 0.2749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2750	0.2720	0.2740
February	0.2751	0.2699	0.2721
March	0.2766	0.2727	0.2744
April	0.2827	0.2757	0.2792
May	0.2836	0.2760	0.2787
June	0.2790	0.2737	0.2765
July	0.2740	0.2695	0.2716
August	0.2763	0.2710	0.2737
September	0.2857	0.2595	0.2686
October	0.2826	0.2502	0.2608
November	0.2737	0.2519	0.2649
December	0.2809	0.2721	0.2789