YEARLY HIGH
6.2829 WST
YEARLY LOW
5.9797 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1346 WST

2013 BHD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BHD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 6.2829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 5.9797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0621 to the December average rate of 6.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.2829 was down 2.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.4397, 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 31,415 WST
2012 Average 30,683 WST
Yearly Trough Low 29,898 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,516.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.2767
6.0152
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 6.0857, compared to 6.1835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1396 WST (High: 6.2195 / Low: 6.0799). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 WST (High: 6.0838 / Low: 6.0388).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1396
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0698 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 6.2549) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+1.97%).

2013 Avg (August) 6.2549
2012 Avg (August) 6.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0838 6.0388 6.0621
February 6.1122 6.0113 6.0370
March 6.1149 6.0401 6.0954
April 6.1035 5.9797 6.0532
May 6.1618 6.0498 6.1059
June 6.2084 6.0970 6.1606
July 6.2520 6.1928 6.2250
August 6.2829 6.2093 6.2549
September 6.2718 6.1359 6.1920
October 6.1651 6.0671 6.1223
November 6.2195 6.0799 6.1428
December 6.1864 6.1220 6.1641