YEARLY HIGH
31.7548 BDT
YEARLY LOW
29.1350 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.8880 BDT

2016 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 31.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 29.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6198 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2539 to the December average rate of 31.2389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.7548 was down 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.5579, 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 158,774 BDT
2015 Average 154,266 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 145,675 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,099.08 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.3374
30.1554
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 30.7403, compared to 31.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.7838 BDT (High: 30.9188 / Low: 29.1350). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4144 BDT (High: 31.2435 / Low: 30.8291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7838
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 31.2389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.2584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9805 (+3.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 31.2389
2015 Avg (December) 30.2584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9188 29.1350 30.2539
February 30.8485 29.6748 30.4396
March 31.2790 30.4996 30.8532
April 31.3571 30.7217 31.1574
May 31.3226 30.0568 30.7770
June 31.3424 30.3889 30.9610
July 31.4118 30.3240 30.8815
August 31.1033 30.6290 30.8801
September 31.2435 30.8291 31.0445
October 31.1669 30.7149 30.9617
November 31.6210 30.8902 31.2078
December 31.7548 30.5991 31.2389