2024 BOB to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4089 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.4015 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4051 WST

2024 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.4089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.4015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4053 to the December average rate of 0.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.4089 was up 0.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.4086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,044 WST

2023 Average 1,978 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,008 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.4056

0.4045

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.4051, compared to 0.4051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 WST (High: 0.4089 / Low: 0.4038). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.4064 / Low: 0.4048).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.4055) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.3934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+3.07%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.4055

2023 Avg (August) 0.3934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4063	0.4041	0.4053
February	0.4060	0.4015	0.4051
March	0.4070	0.4037	0.4052
April	0.4058	0.4027	0.4046
May	0.4074	0.4045	0.4052
June	0.4062	0.4026	0.4052
July	0.4064	0.4048	0.4053
August	0.4089	0.4038	0.4055
September	0.4062	0.4036	0.4050
October	0.4056	0.4035	0.4047
November	0.4070	0.4021	0.4047
December	0.4068	0.4039	0.4052