YEARLY HIGH
0.6490 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5240 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5895 BAM

2010 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.6490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.5240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1250 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5355 to the December average rate of 0.6266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,245 BAM
Yearly Average 2,948 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,620 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 624.94 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6357
0.5264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BAM 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 0.5790, compared to 0.6001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0735 BAM (High: 0.6417 / Low: 0.5681). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 BAM (High: 0.5641 / Low: 0.5470).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.6157.

2010 Avg (May) 0.6157
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5539 0.5240 0.5355
February 0.5641 0.5470 0.5578
March 0.5844 0.5536 0.5670
April 0.5857 0.5602 0.5731
May 0.6490 0.5826 0.6157
June 0.6447 0.6000 0.6250
July 0.6205 0.5559 0.5871
August 0.6219 0.5559 0.5896
September 0.6415 0.5808 0.6028
October 0.6008 0.5645 0.5890
November 0.6417 0.5681 0.6054
December 0.6412 0.6056 0.6266