YEARLY HIGH
0.8012 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7665 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7860 BBD

2021 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.8012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.7665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7958 to the December average rate of 0.7709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8012 was up 0.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,006 BBD
2020 Average 3,760 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,832 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.32 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

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WST to BBD 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 0.7931, compared to 0.7788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0185 BBD (High: 0.7998 / Low: 0.7813). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.7808 / Low: 0.7788).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0185
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.7958) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+4.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.7958
2020 Avg (January) 0.7601

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Month High Low Average
January 0.8012 0.7884 0.7958
February 0.8000 0.7925 0.7962
March 0.7998 0.7813 0.7925
April 0.7902 0.7822 0.7892
May 0.7958 0.7899 0.7936
June 0.7958 0.7867 0.7915
July 0.7900 0.7803 0.7846
August 0.7819 0.7759 0.7794
September 0.7812 0.7769 0.7809
October 0.7788 0.7753 0.7776
November 0.7808 0.7788 0.7794
December 0.7802 0.7665 0.7709