2022 WST to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.4351 BDT

YEARLY LOW

32.5372 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.8351 BDT

2022 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 39.4351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 32.5372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8979 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.0198 to the December average rate of 38.4382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 39.4351 was up 16.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 33.9505, 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 197,175 BDT

2021 Average 167,141 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 162,686 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,489.49 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

39.0000

32.2585

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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 33.4305, compared to 36.2397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4305

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.0728 BDT (High: 38.3253 / Low: 34.2525). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2082 BDT (High: 33.0824 / Low: 32.8742).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0728

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2969 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 38.4382) against the same month in 2021 (average: 33.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3714 (+16.24%).

2022 Avg (December) 38.4382

2021 Avg (December) 33.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.0824	32.8742	33.0198
February	33.0792	32.5372	32.8202
March	33.2371	32.7463	32.9481
April	33.7993	33.0997	33.4000
May	34.0866	33.0005	33.3857
June	35.7528	34.0839	35.0092
July	34.9784	34.3235	34.7123
August	35.7155	34.9832	35.3281
September	38.3253	34.2525	36.0379
October	37.6685	35.5969	36.4853
November	37.8471	35.6983	36.4364
December	39.4351	36.7106	38.4382