2012 BAM to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6060 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4067 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5180 WST

2012 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1993 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5696 to the December average rate of 1.5323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6060 was down 10.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7866, 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 8,030 WST

2011 Average 8,253 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,034 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 996.51 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5801

1.4533

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 1.5363, compared to 1.4997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1340 WST (High: 1.5407 / Low: 1.4067). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 WST (High: 1.5442 / Low: 1.5150).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0364 (-2.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5696

2011 Avg (January) 1.6060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6060	1.5250	1.5696
February	1.5555	1.5134	1.5395
March	1.5482	1.4891	1.5170
April	1.5442	1.5150	1.5289
May	1.5750	1.4816	1.5362
June	1.5466	1.4745	1.5268
July	1.5407	1.4067	1.4756
August	1.4841	1.4328	1.4639
September	1.5320	1.4832	1.5023
October	1.5354	1.4866	1.5179
November	1.5448	1.4850	1.5064
December	1.5465	1.5129	1.5323