2026 WST to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6280 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.5901 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6132 BAM

2026 WST to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.6280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.5901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6012 to the December average rate of 0.6158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6280 was down 8.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6853, 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 3,140 BAM

2025 Average 3,100 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,951 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.36 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6260

0.5990

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.6110, compared to 0.6198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0211 BAM (High: 0.6280 / Low: 0.6070). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BAM (High: 0.6172 / Low: 0.6148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.6197) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0271 (-4.19%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.6197

2025 Avg (March) 0.6468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6089	0.5901	0.6012
February	0.6097	0.5961	0.6051
March	0.6280	0.6070	0.6197
April	0.6216	0.6040	0.6099
May	0.6133	0.6084	0.6118
June	0.6276	0.6122	0.6183
July	0.6261	0.6186	0.6238
August	0.6172	0.6148	0.6158