YEARLY HIGH
1.3551 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1339 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2550 WST

2010 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 1.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 1.1339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2213 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2819 to the December average rate of 1.1821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,776 WST
Yearly Average 6,275 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,669 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.3188
1.1697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.2762, compared to 1.2338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.1122 WST (High: 1.3496 / Low: 1.2375). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 WST (High: 1.2964 / Low: 1.2805).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1122
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 1.3064.

2010 Avg (July) 1.3064
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2968 1.2403 1.2819
February 1.2964 1.2805 1.2845
March 1.2924 1.2505 1.2726
April 1.2856 1.2446 1.2717
May 1.2917 1.2307 1.2627
June 1.3247 1.2479 1.2836
July 1.3551 1.2766 1.3064
August 1.3496 1.2375 1.2888
September 1.2933 1.1966 1.2440
October 1.2424 1.1746 1.1964
November 1.2093 1.1339 1.1851
December 1.2167 1.1540 1.1821