2026 BBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4080 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3580 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3724 WST

2026 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.3580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3870 to the December average rate of 1.3729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4080 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4080, 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 7,040 WST

2025 Average 6,991 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,790 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3893

1.3619

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.3723, compared to 1.3729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0241 WST (High: 1.4080 / Low: 1.3839). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 1.3721 / Low: 1.3721).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.3870) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-0.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.3870

2025 Avg (January) 1.4000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4080	1.3839	1.3870
February	1.3839	1.3631	1.3661
March	1.3721	1.3580	1.3642
April	1.3721	1.3721	1.3721
May	1.3721	1.3721	1.3721
June	1.3721	1.3721	1.3721
July	1.3781	1.3721	1.3729