2020 BAM to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6051 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4747 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5516 WST

2020 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.6051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.4747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1305 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4939 to the December average rate of 1.5871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6051 was up 3.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5455, 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 8,026 WST

2019 Average 7,526 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,373 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5965

1.4839

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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 1.5269, compared to 1.5762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5269

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0633 WST (High: 1.5926 / Low: 1.5293). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 WST (High: 1.5066 / Low: 1.4830).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.5837) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0856 (+5.72%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.5837

2019 Avg (October) 1.4981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5066	1.4830	1.4939
February	1.5183	1.4747	1.4933
March	1.5646	1.5088	1.5369
April	1.5644	1.5228	1.5425
May	1.5745	1.5213	1.5410
June	1.5926	1.5293	1.5542
July	1.5806	1.5200	1.5519
August	1.6035	1.5666	1.5843
September	1.5972	1.5580	1.5787
October	1.6051	1.5601	1.5837
November	1.5905	1.5561	1.5713
December	1.5994	1.5722	1.5871