YEARLY HIGH
2.1769 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.9488 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1049 WST

2014 AUD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AUD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 2.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 1.9488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2281 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0638 to the December average rate of 1.9771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.1769 was down 10.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.4257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,884 WST
2013 Average 11,184 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,744 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,140.47 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.1754
1.9590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to WST 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 2.1157, compared to 2.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1025 WST (High: 2.1752 / Low: 2.0727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 WST (High: 2.1730 / Low: 2.1391).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0992 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 2.1574) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.1875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-1.38%).

2014 Avg (June) 2.1574
2013 Avg (June) 2.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1027 2.0331 2.0638
February 2.1168 2.0529 2.0950
March 2.1344 2.0813 2.1081
April 2.1620 2.1233 2.1411
May 2.1562 2.0990 2.1290
June 2.1769 2.1362 2.1574
July 2.1745 2.1314 2.1548
August 2.1730 2.1391 2.1518
September 2.1752 2.0727 2.1198
October 2.1096 2.0567 2.0851
November 2.1204 2.0308 2.0763
December 2.0365 1.9488 1.9771