2012 WST to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1689 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.1553 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1630 BHD

2012 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.1689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1581 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1689 was down 3.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1750, 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 845 BHD

2011 Average 811 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 776 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.14 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1684

0.1569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BHD 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 0.1624, compared to 0.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0129 BHD (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BHD (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1652).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-1.76%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1603

2011 Avg (May) 0.1632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1642	0.1553	0.1581
February	0.1683	0.1630	0.1652
March	0.1685	0.1642	0.1674
April	0.1675	0.1652	0.1656
May	0.1689	0.1560	0.1603
June	0.1634	0.1560	0.1579
July	0.1651	0.1574	0.1605
August	0.1659	0.1610	0.1630
September	0.1674	0.1610	0.1650
October	0.1669	0.1636	0.1646
November	0.1651	0.1616	0.1640
December	0.1653	0.1629	0.1648