YEARLY HIGH
2.6733 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.5964 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6290 WST

2019 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 2.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 2.5964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6108 to the December average rate of 2.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6733 was up 1.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6305, 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 13,366 WST
2018 Average 12,843 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,982 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6552
2.6039
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 2.6141, compared to 2.6440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0395 WST (High: 2.6674 / Low: 2.6279). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 WST (High: 2.6182 / Low: 2.5993).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 2.6509) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+1.17%).

2019 Avg (October) 2.6509
2018 Avg (October) 2.6203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6236 2.6014 2.6108
February 2.6186 2.5964 2.6082
March 2.6182 2.5993 2.6087
April 2.6283 2.6025 2.6103
May 2.6353 2.6136 2.6237
June 2.6370 2.6094 2.6228
July 2.6420 2.6084 2.6259
August 2.6662 2.6297 2.6467
September 2.6714 2.6381 2.6505
October 2.6733 2.6381 2.6509
November 2.6695 2.6333 2.6497
December 2.6674 2.6279 2.6403