2024 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6730 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6232 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6456 BAM

2024 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.6232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6400 to the December average rate of 0.6665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.6730 was down 2.68% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.6915, 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 3,365 BAM

2023 Average 3,310 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,116 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.01 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.6703

0.6249

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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 0.6459, compared to 0.6452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0299 BAM (High: 0.6704 / Low: 0.6404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 BAM (High: 0.6476 / Low: 0.6382).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.6665) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.6400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+4.15%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.6665

2023 Avg (December) 0.6400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6451	0.6324	0.6400
February	0.6523	0.6419	0.6469
March	0.6476	0.6382	0.6427
April	0.6570	0.6426	0.6508
May	0.6546	0.6411	0.6463
June	0.6539	0.6413	0.6490
July	0.6517	0.6387	0.6437
August	0.6471	0.6232	0.6345
September	0.6340	0.6241	0.6286
October	0.6480	0.6295	0.6410
November	0.6704	0.6404	0.6569
December	0.6730	0.6599	0.6665