YEARLY HIGH
0.8148 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7615 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7832 BZD

2018 WST to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.8148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.7615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0533 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7991 to the December average rate of 0.7730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8148 was down 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8296, 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 4,074 BZD
2017 Average 3,976 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,807 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.60 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8090
0.7631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BZD 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 0.7929, compared to 0.7734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0247 BZD (High: 0.8148 / Low: 0.7901). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BZD (High: 0.7774 / Low: 0.7758).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7991
2017 Avg (January) 0.7836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8148 0.7901 0.7991
February 0.8119 0.7964 0.8051
March 0.8064 0.7892 0.7950
April 0.7989 0.7874 0.7925
May 0.7889 0.7779 0.7826
June 0.7881 0.7762 0.7826
July 0.7790 0.7736 0.7759
August 0.7773 0.7736 0.7762
September 0.7774 0.7758 0.7766
October 0.7764 0.7615 0.7670
November 0.7758 0.7650 0.7720
December 0.7767 0.7688 0.7730