YEARLY HIGH
0.0304 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 WST

2021 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0304 was down 8.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0332, 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 152 WST
2020 Average 157 WST
Yearly Trough Low 147 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0303
0.0296
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 0.0297, compared to 0.0301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0302) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.54%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0302
2020 Avg (December) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0300 0.0295 0.0296
February 0.0298 0.0295 0.0296
March 0.0303 0.0295 0.0298
April 0.0302 0.0298 0.0299
May 0.0301 0.0296 0.0297
June 0.0300 0.0296 0.0298
July 0.0302 0.0299 0.0301
August 0.0303 0.0300 0.0302
September 0.0301 0.0299 0.0300
October 0.0301 0.0300 0.0300
November 0.0300 0.0298 0.0299
December 0.0304 0.0299 0.0302