YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0299 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 WST

2017 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0324 to the December average rate of 0.0308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0331 was down 3.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0343, 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 165 WST
2016 Average 162 WST
Yearly Trough Low 150 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.92 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0326
0.0302
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 0.0317, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 WST (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0305).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0331), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-2.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0324
2016 Avg (January) 0.0331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0331 0.0317 0.0324
February 0.0322 0.0313 0.0317
March 0.0326 0.0313 0.0318
April 0.0319 0.0303 0.0315
May 0.0323 0.0308 0.0317
June 0.0318 0.0310 0.0314
July 0.0314 0.0303 0.0309
August 0.0312 0.0301 0.0304
September 0.0311 0.0300 0.0305
October 0.0314 0.0301 0.0306
November 0.0314 0.0299 0.0305
December 0.0311 0.0305 0.0308