YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0308 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 WST

2019 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0321 was up 1.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0315, 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 161 WST
2018 Average 153 WST
Yearly Trough Low 154 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0314
0.0309
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 0.0311, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0313) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.94%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0313
2018 Avg (August) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0315 0.0310 0.0311
February 0.0312 0.0309 0.0311
March 0.0313 0.0309 0.0310
April 0.0313 0.0308 0.0310
May 0.0313 0.0309 0.0311
June 0.0312 0.0309 0.0310
July 0.0313 0.0308 0.0311
August 0.0321 0.0311 0.0313
September 0.0318 0.0312 0.0314
October 0.0316 0.0312 0.0313
November 0.0315 0.0311 0.0313
December 0.0315 0.0310 0.0311