2018 BMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6305 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.4639 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5681 WST

2018 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.6305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2.4639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1666 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5149 to the December average rate of 2.6080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6305 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,152 WST

2017 Average 12,649 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,319 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 832.95 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6327

2.4847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2.5354, compared to 2.6007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0698 WST (High: 2.5337 / Low: 2.4639). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 2.5885 / Low: 2.5885).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.6203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1073 (+4.27%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.6203

2017 Avg (October) 2.5131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5337	2.4639	2.5149
February	2.5254	2.4742	2.4970
March	2.5394	2.4926	2.5274
April	2.5543	2.5162	2.5360
May	2.5820	2.5548	2.5685
June	2.5881	2.5519	2.5688
July	2.5978	2.5849	2.5904
August	2.5885	2.5885	2.5885
September	2.5885	2.5885	2.5885
October	2.6305	2.5885	2.6203
November	2.6269	2.5991	2.6085
December	2.6212	2.5967	2.6080