2026 WST to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.3396 BDT

YEARLY LOW

43.3959 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.6891 BDT

2026 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 45.3396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 43.3959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9438 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0647 to the December average rate of 44.6595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 45.3396 was up 0.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.8938, 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 226,698 BDT

2025 Average 217,814 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 216,979 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,718.78 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

44.9880

43.9808

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 44.6592, compared to 44.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.6592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8484 BDT (High: 44.2442 / Low: 43.3959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 BDT (High: 44.6663 / Low: 44.6461).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8484

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 44.9041) against the same month in 2025 (average: 43.3709), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5331 (+3.53%).

2026 Avg (March) 44.9041

2025 Avg (March) 43.3709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.2442	43.3959	44.0647
February	44.8784	44.1270	44.7185
March	45.3396	44.5659	44.9041
April	44.9891	44.6133	44.7632
May	44.7540	44.7213	44.7336
June	44.8903	44.7089	44.7713
July	45.0013	44.6221	44.8978
August	44.6663	44.6461	44.6595