YEARLY HIGH
0.7364 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7102 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7287 BBD

2026 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.7364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.7102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7210 to the December average rate of 0.7284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7364 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7302, 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 3,682 BBD
2025 Average 3,576 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,551 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.87 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7343
0.7198
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.7287, compared to 0.7284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0124 BBD (High: 0.7226 / Low: 0.7102). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.7288 / Low: 0.7288).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.7331) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+2.63%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.7331
2025 Avg (March) 0.7143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7226 0.7102 0.7210
February 0.7336 0.7226 0.7320
March 0.7364 0.7288 0.7331
April 0.7288 0.7288 0.7288
May 0.7288 0.7288 0.7288
June 0.7288 0.7288 0.7288
July 0.7288 0.7256 0.7284