YEARLY HIGH
1.7866 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.5300 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6507 WST

2011 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 1.7866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2566 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6060 to the December average rate of 1.6143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.7866 was down 6.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,933 WST
2010 Average 8,501 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,650 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,282.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7344
1.5943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to WST 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 1.6722, compared to 1.6292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.1510 WST (High: 1.6810 / Low: 1.5300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0648 WST (High: 1.6724 / Low: 1.6076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1510
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.7227) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-1.28%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.7227
2010 Avg (April) 1.7450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6810 1.5300 1.6060
February 1.6724 1.6076 1.6433
March 1.7242 1.6450 1.6823
April 1.7866 1.6896 1.7227
May 1.7680 1.6404 1.6902
June 1.7366 1.6563 1.6887
July 1.6947 1.6029 1.6450
August 1.6870 1.5684 1.6419
September 1.6544 1.5819 1.6098
October 1.6779 1.5814 1.6364
November 1.6646 1.5925 1.6279
December 1.6648 1.5748 1.6143