YEARLY HIGH
1.3046 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.2482 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2725 WST

2021 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.3046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.2482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0564 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2567 to the December average rate of 1.2973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3046 was down 7.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,523 WST
2020 Average 6,654 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,241 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3014
1.2518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.2609, compared to 1.2841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0296 WST (High: 1.2799 / Low: 1.2503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 WST (High: 1.2840 / Low: 1.2807).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.2973) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+1.72%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.2973
2020 Avg (December) 1.2753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2685 1.2482 1.2567
February 1.2619 1.2500 1.2560
March 1.2799 1.2503 1.2619
April 1.2784 1.2655 1.2671
May 1.2659 1.2567 1.2601
June 1.2711 1.2567 1.2634
July 1.2815 1.2659 1.2745
August 1.2889 1.2789 1.2831
September 1.2872 1.2801 1.2805
October 1.2899 1.2840 1.2860
November 1.2840 1.2807 1.2830
December 1.3046 1.2818 1.2973