2024 BWP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2151 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1971 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2065 WST

2024 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.2151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2062 to the December average rate of 0.2042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2151 was up 0.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.2136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,075 WST

2023 Average 1,023 WST

Yearly Trough Low 986 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.70 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2122

0.2029

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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 0.2051, compared to 0.2080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0106 WST (High: 0.2077 / Low: 0.1971). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.2070 / Low: 0.2034).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.2115) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+6.15%).

2024 Avg (September) 0.2115

2023 Avg (September) 0.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2095	0.2042	0.2062
February	0.2067	0.2029	0.2043
March	0.2070	0.2034	0.2050
April	0.2065	0.1972	0.2036
May	0.2077	0.1971	0.2058
June	0.2080	0.2024	0.2055
July	0.2085	0.2047	0.2067
August	0.2113	0.2057	0.2088
September	0.2151	0.2088	0.2115
October	0.2147	0.2086	0.2103
November	0.2110	0.2040	0.2068
December	0.2072	0.2005	0.2042