2018 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6678 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6220 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6445 BAM

2018 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.6678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.6220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6381 to the December average rate of 0.6589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6678 was down 9.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7415, 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 3,339 BAM

2017 Average 3,427 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,110 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.02 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6620

0.6244

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 0.6372, compared to 0.6519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0316 BAM (High: 0.6678 / Low: 0.6362). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 BAM (High: 0.6333 / Low: 0.6221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6578) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.27%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6578

2017 Avg (November) 0.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6482	0.6268	0.6381
February	0.6405	0.6272	0.6341
March	0.6376	0.6220	0.6276
April	0.6333	0.6221	0.6276
May	0.6570	0.6346	0.6436
June	0.6607	0.6475	0.6521
July	0.6520	0.6312	0.6446
August	0.6677	0.6431	0.6542
September	0.6539	0.6331	0.6463
October	0.6606	0.6354	0.6496
November	0.6678	0.6362	0.6578
December	0.6654	0.6509	0.6589