YEARLY HIGH
0.0343 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0315 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0324 WST

2016 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0343 was down 0.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0346, 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 172 WST
2015 Average 162 WST
Yearly Trough Low 157 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0332
0.0319
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 0.0325, compared to 0.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0323). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0320).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+5.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0331
2015 Avg (January) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0343 0.0323 0.0331
February 0.0337 0.0324 0.0329
March 0.0328 0.0320 0.0324
April 0.0326 0.0319 0.0321
May 0.0333 0.0319 0.0325
June 0.0329 0.0319 0.0323
July 0.0330 0.0318 0.0324
August 0.0326 0.0322 0.0324
September 0.0324 0.0320 0.0322
October 0.0326 0.0321 0.0323
November 0.0324 0.0316 0.0320
December 0.0327 0.0315 0.0320