2019 WST to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7703 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7481 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7608 BBD

2019 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.7703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.7481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7661 to the December average rate of 0.7575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7703 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8117, 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 3,852 BBD

2018 Average 3,894 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,741 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.85 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7680

0.7532

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WST to BBD 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 0.7651, compared to 0.7564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0113 BBD (High: 0.7611 / Low: 0.7498). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BBD (High: 0.7694 / Low: 0.7639).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7668) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0342 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7668

2018 Avg (February) 0.8010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7688	0.7623	0.7661
February	0.7703	0.7638	0.7668
March	0.7694	0.7639	0.7667
April	0.7685	0.7609	0.7662
May	0.7652	0.7589	0.7623
June	0.7665	0.7584	0.7625
July	0.7668	0.7570	0.7616
August	0.7606	0.7501	0.7557
September	0.7581	0.7487	0.7546
October	0.7581	0.7481	0.7545
November	0.7595	0.7492	0.7548
December	0.7611	0.7498	0.7575