2024 BGN to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.6035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.4840.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1195 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5617 to the December average rate of 1.4994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6035 was up 0.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
BGN to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5479, compared to 1.5505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0730 WST (High: 1.5641 / Low: 1.4912). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 WST (High: 1.5567 / Low: 1.5344).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 1.5782) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.5163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0619 (+4.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5805 | 1.5496 | 1.5617 |
| February | 1.5567 | 1.5344 | 1.5452 |
| March | 1.5674 | 1.5445 | 1.5562 |
| April | 1.5563 | 1.5208 | 1.5353 |
| May | 1.5592 | 1.5276 | 1.5479 |
| June | 1.5605 | 1.5291 | 1.5408 |
| July | 1.5648 | 1.5371 | 1.5536 |
| August | 1.6035 | 1.5446 | 1.5782 |
| September | 1.6010 | 1.5764 | 1.5904 |
| October | 1.5847 | 1.5428 | 1.5600 |
| November | 1.5641 | 1.4912 | 1.5215 |
| December | 1.5155 | 1.4840 | 1.4994 |