2022 WST to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 97.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 87.9596.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0613 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.2067 to the December average rate of 92.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 97.0209 was down 3.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 100.3046, 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 YER 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 95.7918, compared to 91.4622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3296 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 3.1904 YER (High: 92.8157 / Low: 89.6252). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5142 YER (High: 96.3095 / Low: 95.7953).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.8344 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 96.7320) against the same month in 2021 (average: 98.7975), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0655 (-2.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 96.3095 | 95.7953 | 96.2067 |
| February | 96.2710 | 95.4092 | 95.5388 |
| March | 96.1336 | 95.3819 | 95.7133 |
| April | 97.0209 | 96.1144 | 96.7320 |
| May | 97.0208 | 94.9452 | 95.7316 |
| June | 95.7729 | 93.4764 | 94.8283 |
| July | 93.4764 | 91.7137 | 92.4613 |
| August | 93.9236 | 92.4808 | 93.0687 |
| September | 93.1236 | 90.5501 | 92.0497 |
| October | 90.5501 | 87.9596 | 89.2153 |
| November | 89.5984 | 88.5482 | 89.2913 |
| December | 92.8157 | 89.6252 | 92.6871 |