YEARLY HIGH
0.0305 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0296 WST

2013 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0287 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0305 was up 3.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 WST
2012 Average 141 WST
Yearly Trough Low 142 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0305
0.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0297).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0302) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+5.15%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0302
2012 Avg (July) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
February 0.0292 0.0286 0.0289
March 0.0295 0.0289 0.0292
April 0.0296 0.0288 0.0292
May 0.0299 0.0292 0.0295
June 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298
July 0.0305 0.0299 0.0302
August 0.0305 0.0300 0.0303
September 0.0304 0.0297 0.0301
October 0.0299 0.0295 0.0297
November 0.0302 0.0294 0.0298
December 0.0300 0.0297 0.0299