YEARLY HIGH
0.1672 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1592 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1630 BHD

2013 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.1592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1650 to the December average rate of 0.1622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1672 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1689, 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 836 BHD
2012 Average 815 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 796 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.36 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1662
0.1593
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 0.1643, compared to 0.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0037 BHD (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1608). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BHD (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.1644).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.1652) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.22%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.1652
2012 Avg (April) 0.1656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1656 0.1644 0.1650
February 0.1664 0.1636 0.1656
March 0.1656 0.1635 0.1641
April 0.1672 0.1638 0.1652
May 0.1653 0.1623 0.1638
June 0.1640 0.1611 0.1623
July 0.1615 0.1599 0.1606
August 0.1610 0.1592 0.1599
September 0.1630 0.1594 0.1615
October 0.1648 0.1622 0.1633
November 0.1645 0.1608 0.1628
December 0.1633 0.1616 0.1622