YEARLY HIGH
1.5377 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3402 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4407 WST

2022 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.5377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1.3402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1975 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5055 to the December average rate of 1.4615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5377 was down 3.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5864, 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 7,689 WST
2021 Average 7,696 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,701 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 987.49 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5344
1.3658
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 1.4620, compared to 1.4194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0867 WST (High: 1.4723 / Low: 1.3856). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 WST (High: 1.4413 / Low: 1.4063).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.5204) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0323 (-2.08%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.5204
2021 Avg (February) 1.5527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5304 1.4806 1.5055
February 1.5377 1.4981 1.5204
March 1.4969 1.4567 1.4726
April 1.4723 1.3856 1.4324
May 1.4401 1.3710 1.4141
June 1.4413 1.4063 1.4269
July 1.4322 1.3934 1.4116
August 1.4246 1.3662 1.3922
September 1.4193 1.3402 1.3799
October 1.4445 1.3708 1.4084
November 1.4948 1.4137 1.4626
December 1.4915 1.4470 1.4615