YEARLY HIGH
0.3946 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3391 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3680 WST

2010 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.3946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.3391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3809 to the December average rate of 0.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,973 WST
Yearly Average 1,840 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,696 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.3834
0.3530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3690, compared to 0.3671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.0343 WST (High: 0.3946 / Low: 0.3603). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 WST (High: 0.3797 / Low: 0.3664).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for July 2010 is 0.3748.

2010 Avg (July) 0.3748
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3876 0.3666 0.3809
February 0.3793 0.3640 0.3707
March 0.3815 0.3552 0.3710
April 0.3797 0.3664 0.3738
May 0.3695 0.3391 0.3555
June 0.3750 0.3520 0.3620
July 0.3946 0.3624 0.3748
August 0.3946 0.3603 0.3753
September 0.3781 0.3507 0.3697
October 0.3814 0.3570 0.3660
November 0.3739 0.3454 0.3581
December 0.3681 0.3497 0.3585