2019 WST to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.4399 BDT

YEARLY LOW

31.1486 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.1031 BDT

2019 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 32.4399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 31.1486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2912 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1074 to the December average rate of 32.1470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 32.4399 was down 3.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.7723, 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 162,199 BDT

2018 Average 163,302 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 155,743 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,456.10 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

32.3485

31.8329

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 32.1999, compared to 32.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9888 BDT (High: 32.1374 / Low: 31.1486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3417 BDT (High: 32.3698 / Low: 32.0281).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9888

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3417

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2771 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 32.3055) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.9689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6634 (-2.01%).

2019 Avg (April) 32.3055

2018 Avg (April) 32.9689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2723	31.7757	32.1074
February	32.3698	32.0281	32.1967
March	32.4007	31.9598	32.2105
April	32.4399	31.9799	32.3055
May	32.3339	31.9397	32.1709
June	32.3917	32.0249	32.2083
July	32.4352	31.9629	32.1819
August	32.1374	31.1486	31.9049
September	32.0796	31.4097	31.8758
October	32.0888	31.6868	31.9332
November	32.1982	31.7215	31.9956
December	32.2987	31.7645	32.1470