YEARLY HIGH
0.6853 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5890 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6204 BAM

2025 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.6853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.5890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6748 to the December average rate of 0.5929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.6853 was up 1.84% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.6730, 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 3,427 BAM
2024 Average 3,228 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,945 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.65 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.6830
0.5847
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 0.6404, compared to 0.6003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0404 BAM (High: 0.6472 / Low: 0.6067). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BAM (High: 0.5983 / Low: 0.5890).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.6748) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.6400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+5.44%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.6748
2024 Avg (January) 0.6400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6853 0.6644 0.6748
February 0.6838 0.6653 0.6710
March 0.6730 0.6395 0.6468
April 0.6472 0.6067 0.6241
May 0.6292 0.6136 0.6192
June 0.6191 0.5954 0.6065
July 0.6190 0.5915 0.6011
August 0.6182 0.6019 0.6059
September 0.6066 0.5934 0.5996
October 0.6079 0.5978 0.6013
November 0.6074 0.5974 0.6013
December 0.5983 0.5890 0.5929