YEARLY HIGH
34.2447 BDT
YEARLY LOW
31.5580 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2354 BDT

2014 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 34.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 31.5580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6867 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3244 to the December average rate of 32.2985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 34.2447 was down 2.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 35.0896, 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 171,224 BDT
2013 Average 168,861 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 157,790 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,433.31 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

34.0841
32.0510
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 33.5670, compared to 32.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.3440 BDT (High: 33.6198 / Low: 32.2759). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2809 BDT (High: 33.3796 / Low: 33.0987).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3440
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 33.9147) against the same month in 2013 (average: 33.8810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+0.10%).

2014 Avg (May) 33.9147
2013 Avg (May) 33.8810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.4860 33.0527 33.3244
February 33.3796 33.0987 33.2047
March 33.7781 33.1985 33.4536
April 34.0424 33.6055 33.7992
May 34.2447 33.4741 33.9147
June 34.0444 33.4159 33.7054
July 34.2238 33.4884 33.8037
August 33.6742 33.3013 33.5395
September 33.6198 32.2759 33.0370
October 32.8371 32.1878 32.5238
November 32.4951 31.5580 32.2204
December 32.4326 32.1271 32.2985