YEARLY HIGH
33.9505 BDT
YEARLY LOW
32.8663 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.4308 BDT

2021 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 33.9505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 32.8663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0842 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7459 to the December average rate of 33.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 33.9505 was up 1.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 33.5965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169,753 BDT
2020 Average 159,492 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 164,332 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,420.93 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

33.8192
32.9984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BDT 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 33.6155, compared to 33.2460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.8708 BDT (High: 33.9118 / Low: 33.0410). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1818 BDT (High: 33.3583 / Low: 33.1765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8708
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3649 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 33.7459) against the same month in 2020 (average: 32.2422), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5037 (+4.66%).

2021 Avg (January) 33.7459
2020 Avg (January) 32.2422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.9505 33.3619 33.7459
February 33.9080 33.5897 33.7508
March 33.9118 33.0410 33.5725
April 33.5455 33.0613 33.4330
May 33.7535 33.2192 33.6367
June 33.7424 33.3418 33.5545
July 33.4992 33.0879 33.2638
August 33.2939 32.9674 33.1229
September 33.4693 33.2145 33.3022
October 33.3583 33.1765 33.2884
November 33.5553 33.3549 33.4317
December 33.4798 32.8663 33.0668