YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 WST

2022 BDT to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0303 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0307 was up 1.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0304, 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 154 WST
2021 Average 150 WST
Yearly Trough Low 127 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.88 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0309
0.0256
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 0.0299, compared to 0.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0031 WST (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0304 / Low: 0.0302).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0305) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.84%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0305
2021 Avg (February) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0302 0.0303
February 0.0307 0.0302 0.0305
March 0.0305 0.0301 0.0304
April 0.0302 0.0296 0.0299
May 0.0303 0.0293 0.0300
June 0.0293 0.0280 0.0286
July 0.0291 0.0286 0.0288
August 0.0286 0.0280 0.0283
September 0.0292 0.0261 0.0278
October 0.0281 0.0265 0.0274
November 0.0280 0.0264 0.0274
December 0.0272 0.0254 0.0260