2016 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7413 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6606 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6952 BAM

2016 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.7413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.6606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6938 to the December average rate of 0.7313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7413 was down 0.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7478, 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 3,706 BAM

2015 Average 3,492 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,303 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.53 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7366

0.6733

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 0.6864, compared to 0.7041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0381 BAM (High: 0.7085 / Low: 0.6703). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BAM (High: 0.6960 / Low: 0.6858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7313) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+5.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7313

2015 Avg (December) 0.6936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7085	0.6703	0.6938
February	0.6988	0.6642	0.6825
March	0.7019	0.6823	0.6919
April	0.6953	0.6730	0.6857
May	0.6885	0.6606	0.6786
June	0.7025	0.6702	0.6861
July	0.7052	0.6811	0.6962
August	0.6956	0.6807	0.6879
September	0.6960	0.6858	0.6912
October	0.7117	0.6899	0.7002
November	0.7297	0.6964	0.7176
December	0.7413	0.7177	0.7313