2017 WST to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1550 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.1447 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1491 BHD

2017 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1470 to the December average rate of 0.1481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1550 was up 2.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1509, 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 775 BHD

2016 Average 741 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 724 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.37 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1538

0.1462

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 0.1478, compared to 0.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0049 BHD (High: 0.1550 / Low: 0.1501). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BHD (High: 0.1496 / Low: 0.1470).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+3.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1532

2016 Avg (August) 0.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1496	0.1447	0.1470
February	0.1505	0.1475	0.1488
March	0.1508	0.1460	0.1481
April	0.1486	0.1457	0.1469
May	0.1488	0.1449	0.1469
June	0.1509	0.1476	0.1490
July	0.1533	0.1490	0.1511
August	0.1550	0.1501	0.1532
September	0.1534	0.1500	0.1513
October	0.1522	0.1488	0.1501
November	0.1496	0.1470	0.1486
December	0.1495	0.1466	0.1481