YEARLY HIGH
0.6649 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.6101 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6374 BAM

2013 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.6649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6444 to the December average rate of 0.6147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6649 was down 6.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7109, 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 3,325 BAM
2012 Average 3,296 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 3,050 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.25 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6629
0.6103
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 0.6497, compared to 0.6251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0278 BAM (High: 0.6586 / Low: 0.6308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 BAM (High: 0.6205 / Low: 0.6101).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.6585) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.67%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.6585
2012 Avg (April) 0.6541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6546 0.6317 0.6444
February 0.6586 0.6308 0.6436
March 0.6644 0.6493 0.6569
April 0.6649 0.6506 0.6585
May 0.6625 0.6492 0.6552
June 0.6551 0.6299 0.6396
July 0.6533 0.6292 0.6374
August 0.6319 0.6189 0.6230
September 0.6363 0.6224 0.6276
October 0.6297 0.6177 0.6216
November 0.6380 0.6137 0.6262
December 0.6205 0.6101 0.6147