2017 WST to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.4420 BDT

YEARLY LOW

30.2237 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.0999 BDT

2017 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 33.4420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 30.2237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2184 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9100 to the December average rate of 32.4995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.4420 was up 5.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.7548, 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 167,210 BDT

2016 Average 154,441 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 151,118 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,091.80 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.0876

30.7120

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 31.5322, compared to 32.6676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.6978 BDT (High: 33.0372 / Low: 31.3394). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6018 BDT (High: 32.7952 / Low: 32.1934).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6978

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2465 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 32.7460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.2078), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5382 (+4.93%).

2017 Avg (November) 32.7460

2016 Avg (November) 31.2078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.5313	30.2237	30.9100
February	31.9334	31.0121	31.5436
March	31.9851	30.6635	31.4878
April	33.0372	31.3394	31.7994
May	32.5120	31.0051	31.5941
June	32.2730	31.4457	31.8583
July	32.9735	31.8545	32.3751
August	33.2713	32.0092	32.8897
September	33.3012	32.1297	32.7615
October	33.2433	31.8748	32.7337
November	33.4420	31.8719	32.7460
December	32.7952	32.1934	32.4995