2018 WST to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1530 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.1431 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1469 BHD

2018 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1499 to the December average rate of 0.1445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1530 was down 1.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1550, 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 765 BHD

2017 Average 745 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 716 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.46 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1517

0.1431

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 0.1488, compared to 0.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 BHD (High: 0.1530 / Low: 0.1485). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BHD (High: 0.1457 / Low: 0.1454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1499

2017 Avg (January) 0.1470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1530	0.1485	0.1499
February	0.1524	0.1493	0.1510
March	0.1512	0.1485	0.1492
April	0.1498	0.1476	0.1487
May	0.1476	0.1462	0.1469
June	0.1480	0.1461	0.1472
July	0.1467	0.1456	0.1462
August	0.1461	0.1457	0.1458
September	0.1457	0.1454	0.1457
October	0.1457	0.1431	0.1438
November	0.1451	0.1432	0.1444
December	0.1451	0.1438	0.1445