2019 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6776 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6470 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6644 BAM

2019 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.6776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.6470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6558 to the December average rate of 0.6668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6776 was up 1.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6678, 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 3,388 BAM

2018 Average 3,223 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,235 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.89 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6712

0.6543

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 0.6622, compared to 0.6666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0189 BAM (High: 0.6717 / Low: 0.6529). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 BAM (High: 0.6708 / Low: 0.6628).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.6698) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+3.63%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.6698

2018 Avg (September) 0.6463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6606	0.6470	0.6558
February	0.6669	0.6526	0.6606
March	0.6696	0.6561	0.6630
April	0.6710	0.6613	0.6668
May	0.6708	0.6628	0.6665
June	0.6668	0.6522	0.6607
July	0.6710	0.6569	0.6639
August	0.6717	0.6529	0.6641
September	0.6776	0.6590	0.6698
October	0.6752	0.6598	0.6675
November	0.6738	0.6584	0.6676
December	0.6731	0.6605	0.6668