YEARLY HIGH
0.0114 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0103 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 WST

2022 YER to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0114 was up 8.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57 WST
2021 Average 51 WST
Yearly Trough Low 52 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.31 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0113
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0104, compared to 0.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0104).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0112) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+9.07%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0112
2021 Avg (October) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0104 0.0104 0.0104
February 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
March 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
April 0.0104 0.0103 0.0103
May 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
June 0.0107 0.0104 0.0105
July 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
August 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
September 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
October 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
November 0.0113 0.0112 0.0112
December 0.0112 0.0108 0.0108