YEARLY HIGH
6.9093 WST
YEARLY LOW
6.4514 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7088 WST

2017 BHD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.9093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 6.4514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4579 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8034 to the December average rate of 6.7531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9093 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1429, 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 34,547 WST
2016 Average 33,730 WST
Yearly Trough Low 32,257 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,289.72 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8376
6.5005
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 6.7671, compared to 6.6505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2227 WST (High: 6.9093 / Low: 6.6866). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1166 WST (High: 6.8012 / Low: 6.6846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2227
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0971 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.8034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8844), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0810 (-1.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.8034
2016 Avg (January) 6.8844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9093 6.6866 6.8034
February 6.7797 6.6455 6.7194
March 6.8500 6.6332 6.7509
April 6.8611 6.7280 6.8069
May 6.9016 6.7193 6.8095
June 6.7734 6.6269 6.7124
July 6.7123 6.5241 6.6200
August 6.6641 6.4514 6.5286
September 6.6658 6.5206 6.6092
October 6.7201 6.5716 6.6610
November 6.8012 6.6846 6.7310
December 6.8191 6.6874 6.7531