2017 BAM to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5570 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.3486 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4605 WST

2017 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.5570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.3486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2084 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3937 to the December average rate of 1.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5570 was up 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5138, 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 7,785 WST

2016 Average 7,195 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,743 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,042.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5578

1.3629

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 1.4121, compared to 1.5089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4121

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0690 WST (High: 1.4176 / Low: 1.3486). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 WST (High: 1.5552 / Low: 1.5244).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1306 (+9.37%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5245

2016 Avg (November) 1.3939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4096	1.3744	1.3937
February	1.4094	1.3549	1.3792
March	1.4176	1.3486	1.3911
April	1.4389	1.3797	1.4047
May	1.4773	1.4198	1.4513
June	1.4752	1.4265	1.4528
July	1.5015	1.4489	1.4713
August	1.5285	1.4604	1.4869
September	1.5393	1.4903	1.5185
October	1.5267	1.4912	1.5104
November	1.5570	1.4962	1.5245
December	1.5552	1.5244	1.5416