2022 BMD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8451 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.5793 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6750 WST

2022 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 2.8451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 2.5793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2657 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6012 to the December average rate of 2.7007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8451 was up 9.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.6093, 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 14,225 WST

2021 Average 12,726 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,897 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,328.57 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8272

2.5653

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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 2.6126, compared to 2.7373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0963 WST (High: 2.7939 / Low: 2.6976). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 WST (High: 2.6123 / Low: 2.5994).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0963

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.1019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.8054) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.5720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2334 (+9.07%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.8054

2021 Avg (October) 2.5720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6123	2.5994	2.6012
February	2.6229	2.5994	2.6194
March	2.6237	2.6037	2.6146
April	2.6037	2.5793	2.5872
May	2.6355	2.5793	2.6142
June	2.6771	2.6130	2.6392
July	2.7288	2.6771	2.7067
August	2.7060	2.6644	2.6890
September	2.7637	2.6873	2.7193
October	2.8451	2.7637	2.8054
November	2.8261	2.7939	2.8026
December	2.7939	2.6976	2.7007