2022 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7461 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6503 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6948 BAM

2022 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.6503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0958 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6643 to the December average rate of 0.6842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7461 was up 9.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6794, 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 3,731 BAM

2021 Average 3,249 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,252 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.14 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7315

0.6511

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 0.6846, compared to 0.7050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0425 BAM (High: 0.7217 / Low: 0.6792). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 BAM (High: 0.6675 / Low: 0.6503).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0425

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.7248) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+11.80%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.7248

2021 Avg (September) 0.6483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6754	0.6534	0.6643
February	0.6675	0.6503	0.6578
March	0.6865	0.6681	0.6791
April	0.7217	0.6792	0.6983
May	0.7294	0.6944	0.7073
June	0.7111	0.6938	0.7008
July	0.7177	0.6982	0.7084
August	0.7320	0.7019	0.7184
September	0.7461	0.7046	0.7248
October	0.7295	0.6923	0.7102
November	0.7074	0.6690	0.6839
December	0.6911	0.6705	0.6842