2019 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6693 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5518 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6288 BOB

2019 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.6693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1176 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6461 to the December average rate of 2.6179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6693 was down 4.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.8012, 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 13,347 BOB

2018 Average 13,454 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,759 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.82 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6543

2.6030

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.6437, compared to 2.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0783 BOB (High: 2.6301 / Low: 2.5518). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 BOB (High: 2.6594 / Low: 2.6338).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0783

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.6497) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.7245), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0748 (-2.75%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.6497

2018 Avg (April) 2.7245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6577	2.6213	2.6461
February	2.6643	2.6385	2.6501
March	2.6594	2.6338	2.6478
April	2.6693	2.6228	2.6497
May	2.6443	2.6173	2.6333
June	2.6490	2.6227	2.6349
July	2.6526	2.6150	2.6323
August	2.6301	2.5518	2.6093
September	2.6208	2.5701	2.6073
October	2.6234	2.5857	2.6080
November	2.6257	2.5858	2.6092
December	2.6270	2.5873	2.6179