2024 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4906 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.4457 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4687 BOB

2024 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.4906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 2.4457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4675 to the December average rate of 2.4679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.4906 was down 3.67% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.5854, 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 12,453 BOB

2023 Average 12,644 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,229 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.48 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2.4723

2.4656

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 2.4686, compared to 2.4688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0306 BOB (High: 2.4763 / Low: 2.4457). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 BOB (High: 2.4701 / Low: 2.4607).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2.4688) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.5619), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0931 (-3.63%).

2024 Avg (February) 2.4688

2023 Avg (February) 2.5619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4748	2.4610	2.4675
February	2.4906	2.4628	2.4688
March	2.4773	2.4569	2.4677
April	2.4830	2.4646	2.4717
May	2.4723	2.4548	2.4677
June	2.4841	2.4619	2.4682
July	2.4701	2.4607	2.4673
August	2.4763	2.4457	2.4661
September	2.4780	2.4618	2.4691
October	2.4783	2.4657	2.4712
November	2.4872	2.4567	2.4712
December	2.4761	2.4581	2.4679