2014 BAM to WST Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.6544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4905.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1640 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6226 to the December average rate of 1.5111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6544 was up 0.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.6391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BAM to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6203, compared to 1.5483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0721 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0447 WST (High: 1.5352 / Low: 1.4905). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 WST (High: 1.6336 / Low: 1.6141).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.6405) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1182 (+7.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6369 | 1.6082 | 1.6226 |
| February | 1.6418 | 1.6160 | 1.6314 |
| March | 1.6544 | 1.6172 | 1.6405 |
| April | 1.6336 | 1.6141 | 1.6215 |
| May | 1.6296 | 1.5860 | 1.6059 |
| June | 1.6144 | 1.5899 | 1.6001 |
| July | 1.6012 | 1.5787 | 1.5895 |
| August | 1.5888 | 1.5505 | 1.5732 |
| September | 1.5589 | 1.5284 | 1.5446 |
| October | 1.5610 | 1.5182 | 1.5410 |
| November | 1.5560 | 1.5144 | 1.5302 |
| December | 1.5352 | 1.4905 | 1.5111 |