2023 BBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4000 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3488 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3659 WST

2023 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1.4000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.3488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3488 to the December average rate of 1.4000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4000 was down 1.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,000 WST

2022 Average 6,688 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,744 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.13 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4051

1.3437

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 1.3558, compared to 1.3760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0407 WST (High: 1.4000 / Low: 1.3593). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.4000 / Low: 1.4000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.3750) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0277 (-1.97%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.3750

2022 Avg (October) 1.4027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3488	1.3488	1.3488
February	1.3488	1.3488	1.3488
March	1.3628	1.3488	1.3492
April	1.3628	1.3628	1.3628
May	1.3628	1.3628	1.3628
June	1.3628	1.3628	1.3628
July	1.3628	1.3593	1.3623
August	1.3593	1.3593	1.3593
September	1.3593	1.3593	1.3593
October	1.4000	1.3593	1.3750
November	1.4000	1.4000	1.4000
December	1.4000	1.4000	1.4000