YEARLY HIGH
7.1875 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.8896 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9743 WST

2019 BHD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BHD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 7.1875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 6.8896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2979 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9255 to the December average rate of 7.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.1875 was up 2.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.9880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,938 WST
2018 Average 34,041 WST
Yearly Trough Low 34,448 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,489.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.0434
6.9072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 6.9344, compared to 7.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2123 WST (High: 7.1875 / Low: 6.9752). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 WST (High: 6.9481 / Low: 6.8939).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2123
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 7.0242) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.8593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1648 (+2.40%).

2019 Avg (August) 7.0242
2018 Avg (August) 6.8593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9591 6.8996 6.9255
February 6.9493 6.8896 6.9185
March 6.9481 6.8939 6.9201
April 6.9695 6.9019 6.9243
May 6.9947 6.9315 6.9598
June 6.9977 6.9217 6.9585
July 7.0073 6.9181 6.9659
August 7.1875 6.9752 7.0242
September 7.1225 6.9973 7.0320
October 7.0904 6.9982 7.0317
November 7.0800 6.9843 7.0285
December 7.0749 6.9696 7.0024