2018 BDT to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0315 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0296 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0306 WST

2018 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0303 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0315 was down 4.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0331, 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 157 WST

2017 Average 156 WST

Yearly Trough Low 148 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0313

0.0299

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 0.0303, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0308).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0311) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0311

2017 Avg (October) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0307	0.0296	0.0303
February	0.0304	0.0297	0.0300
March	0.0306	0.0301	0.0304
April	0.0308	0.0301	0.0303
May	0.0305	0.0301	0.0303
June	0.0307	0.0301	0.0304
July	0.0310	0.0306	0.0308
August	0.0310	0.0306	0.0307
September	0.0309	0.0308	0.0309
October	0.0315	0.0307	0.0311
November	0.0314	0.0310	0.0311
December	0.0313	0.0309	0.0311