YEARLY HIGH
1.0527 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.9544 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9898 WST

2022 XCD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.0527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0983 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9625 to the December average rate of 0.9993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0527 was up 9.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,264 WST
2021 Average 4,709 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,772 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0462
0.9492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to WST 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 0.9667, compared to 1.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0356 WST (High: 1.0338 / Low: 0.9981). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 WST (High: 0.9666 / Low: 0.9618).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0381) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+9.08%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0381
2021 Avg (October) 0.9517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9666 0.9618 0.9625
February 0.9705 0.9618 0.9692
March 0.9708 0.9634 0.9675
April 0.9634 0.9544 0.9573
May 0.9752 0.9544 0.9673
June 0.9906 0.9668 0.9766
July 1.0097 0.9906 1.0015
August 1.0013 0.9859 0.9950
September 1.0226 0.9944 1.0062
October 1.0527 1.0229 1.0381
November 1.0457 1.0338 1.0370
December 1.0338 0.9981 0.9993