YEARLY HIGH
1.3132 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2273 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2772 WST

2018 BZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.3132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.2273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0859 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2514 to the December average rate of 1.2937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3132 was up 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,566 WST
2017 Average 6,290 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,136 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3101
1.2359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.2614, compared to 1.2929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0384 WST (High: 1.2657 / Low: 1.2273). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 WST (High: 1.2890 / Low: 1.2863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+4.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3039
2017 Avg (October) 1.2479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2657 1.2273 1.2514
February 1.2557 1.2316 1.2420
March 1.2671 1.2401 1.2578
April 1.2700 1.2517 1.2618
May 1.2856 1.2676 1.2777
June 1.2884 1.2689 1.2778
July 1.2927 1.2838 1.2888
August 1.2926 1.2866 1.2883
September 1.2890 1.2863 1.2876
October 1.3132 1.2879 1.3039
November 1.3071 1.2890 1.2953
December 1.3008 1.2876 1.2937