YEARLY HIGH
1.2215 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.1330 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1673 WST

2014 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.2215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.1330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0885 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1654 to the December average rate of 1.2010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2215 was up 3.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,108 WST
2013 Average 5,783 WST
Yearly Trough Low 5,665 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.57 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2067
1.1383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.1566, compared to 1.1780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0433 WST (High: 1.1980 / Low: 1.1547). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 WST (High: 1.2038 / Low: 1.1955).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 1.2004) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0424 (+3.66%).

2014 Avg (November) 1.2004
2013 Avg (November) 1.1580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1738 1.1600 1.1654
February 1.1735 1.1635 1.1690
March 1.1687 1.1492 1.1611
April 1.1543 1.1425 1.1490
May 1.1580 1.1330 1.1440
June 1.1602 1.1407 1.1510
July 1.1581 1.1356 1.1481
August 1.1612 1.1524 1.1558
September 1.1980 1.1547 1.1725
October 1.1969 1.1809 1.1900
November 1.2215 1.1919 1.2004
December 1.2038 1.1955 1.2010