2012 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7109 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6227 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6591 BAM

2012 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6372 to the December average rate of 0.6527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7109 was up 8.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6536, 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 3,554 BAM

2011 Average 3,031 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,113 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.09 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6878

0.6326

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 0.6511, compared to 0.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0618 BAM (High: 0.7109 / Low: 0.6491). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BAM (High: 0.6601 / Low: 0.6476).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6780) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0700 (+11.51%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6780

2011 Avg (July) 0.6081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6557	0.6227	0.6372
February	0.6608	0.6429	0.6496
March	0.6715	0.6459	0.6592
April	0.6601	0.6476	0.6541
May	0.6750	0.6349	0.6512
June	0.6782	0.6466	0.6550
July	0.7109	0.6491	0.6780
August	0.6979	0.6738	0.6832
September	0.6742	0.6527	0.6657
October	0.6727	0.6513	0.6588
November	0.6734	0.6473	0.6639
December	0.6610	0.6466	0.6527