YEARLY HIGH
6.4397 WST
YEARLY LOW
5.9202 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1360 WST

2012 BHD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 6.4397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 5.9202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5195 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3258 to the December average rate of 6.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4397 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,198 WST
2011 Average 30,837 WST
Yearly Trough Low 29,601 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,597.57 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3696
5.9362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 6.1610, compared to 6.1111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4900 WST (High: 6.4102 / Low: 5.9202). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 WST (High: 6.0521 / Low: 5.9692).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4900
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.3258) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0793 (+1.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.3258
2011 Avg (January) 6.2465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4397 6.0909 6.3258
February 6.1346 5.9434 6.0532
March 6.0917 5.9351 5.9723
April 6.0521 5.9692 6.0397
May 6.4102 5.9202 6.2415
June 6.4087 6.1206 6.3335
July 6.3542 6.0558 6.2337
August 6.2131 6.0291 6.1338
September 6.2126 5.9727 6.0619
October 6.1121 5.9919 6.0738
November 6.1888 6.0566 6.0959
December 6.1404 6.0510 6.0676