YEARLY HIGH
0.6536 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5597 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6062 BAM

2011 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.5597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0939 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6232 to the December average rate of 0.6196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6536 was up 0.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,268 BAM
2010 Average 2,948 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,799 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.30 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6275
0.5763
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 0.5985, compared to 0.6140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0587 BAM (High: 0.6536 / Low: 0.5949). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 BAM (High: 0.6220 / Low: 0.5979).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0587
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.6232) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0877 (+16.37%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.6232
2010 Avg (January) 0.5355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6536 0.5949 0.6232
February 0.6220 0.5979 0.6086
March 0.6079 0.5800 0.5945
April 0.5918 0.5597 0.5806
May 0.6096 0.5656 0.5919
June 0.6037 0.5758 0.5923
July 0.6239 0.5901 0.6081
August 0.6376 0.5928 0.6093
September 0.6321 0.6044 0.6213
October 0.6324 0.5960 0.6112
November 0.6279 0.6008 0.6144
December 0.6350 0.6007 0.6196