YEARLY HIGH
0.3542 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3280 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3378 WST

2014 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.3280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3372 to the December average rate of 0.3476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3542 was up 3.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,771 WST
2013 Average 1,665 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,640 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.35 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3492
0.3294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3347, compared to 0.3409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0133 WST (High: 0.3470 / Low: 0.3336). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.3483 / Low: 0.3459).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3475) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.67%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3475
2013 Avg (November) 0.3352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3398 0.3357 0.3372
February 0.3395 0.3367 0.3384
March 0.3385 0.3321 0.3359
April 0.3340 0.3304 0.3324
May 0.3352 0.3280 0.3311
June 0.3357 0.3304 0.3332
July 0.3351 0.3286 0.3323
August 0.3362 0.3334 0.3345
September 0.3470 0.3336 0.3391
October 0.3478 0.3408 0.3443
November 0.3542 0.3447 0.3475
December 0.3483 0.3459 0.3476