2017 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7415 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6423 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6857 BAM

2017 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.7415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.6423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7175 to the December average rate of 0.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7415 was up 0.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7413, 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 3,707 BAM

2016 Average 3,477 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,211 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7328

0.6411

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 0.7085, compared to 0.6630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0361 BAM (High: 0.7415 / Low: 0.7054). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 BAM (High: 0.6560 / Low: 0.6430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.7190) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+3.91%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.7190

2016 Avg (March) 0.6919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7276	0.7094	0.7175
February	0.7381	0.7095	0.7251
March	0.7415	0.7054	0.7190
April	0.7248	0.6950	0.7120
May	0.7043	0.6769	0.6891
June	0.7010	0.6779	0.6884
July	0.6902	0.6660	0.6797
August	0.6848	0.6542	0.6727
September	0.6710	0.6496	0.6586
October	0.6706	0.6550	0.6621
November	0.6684	0.6423	0.6560
December	0.6560	0.6430	0.6487