2024 WST to BWP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 WST to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the WST to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 5.0726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.6495.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4231 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8502 to the December average rate of 4.8986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.0726 was down 0.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.0949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
WST to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8769, compared to 4.8080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0689 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.2587 BWP (High: 5.0726 / Low: 4.8139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0858 BWP (High: 4.9174 / Low: 4.8316).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 4.8583) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.9422), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0839 (-1.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8975 | 4.7730 | 4.8502 |
| February | 4.9284 | 4.8372 | 4.8958 |
| March | 4.9174 | 4.8316 | 4.8792 |
| April | 5.0715 | 4.8425 | 4.9111 |
| May | 5.0726 | 4.8139 | 4.8583 |
| June | 4.9414 | 4.8086 | 4.8669 |
| July | 4.8854 | 4.7962 | 4.8385 |
| August | 4.8605 | 4.7336 | 4.7907 |
| September | 4.7897 | 4.6495 | 4.7295 |
| October | 4.7947 | 4.6585 | 4.7546 |
| November | 4.9018 | 4.7392 | 4.8362 |
| December | 4.9886 | 4.8263 | 4.8986 |