YEARLY HIGH
0.4096 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3948 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4045 WST

2025 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.4096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.3948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4050 to the December average rate of 0.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4096 was up 0.17% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4089, 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 2,048 WST
2024 Average 2,025 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,974 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4077
0.4008
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 0.4050, compared to 0.4041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was July, with a trading range of 0.0119 WST (High: 0.4066 / Low: 0.3948). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.4057 / Low: 0.4039).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 0.4053) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2025 Avg (March) 0.4053
2024 Avg (March) 0.4052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4070 0.4035 0.4050
February 0.4064 0.3989 0.4048
March 0.4096 0.4037 0.4053
April 0.4061 0.4038 0.4052
May 0.4057 0.4039 0.4046
June 0.4058 0.4039 0.4050
July 0.4066 0.3948 0.4027
August 0.4073 0.3995 0.4013
September 0.4043 0.3998 0.4024
October 0.4064 0.4007 0.4041
November 0.4087 0.4034 0.4070
December 0.4082 0.4060 0.4071