YEARLY HIGH
1.0487 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8821 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9942 WST

2014 BRL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.0487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.8821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1667 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9800 to the December average rate of 0.9081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0487 was down 11.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,219 WST
2013 Average 26,880 WST
Yearly Trough Low 22,052 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,166.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0451
0.8957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0084, compared to 0.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0647 WST (High: 1.0386 / Low: 0.9738). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 WST (High: 1.0404 / Low: 1.0209).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 1.0293) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1122 (-9.83%).

2014 Avg (April) 1.0293
2013 Avg (April) 1.1415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0015 0.9606 0.9800
February 1.0059 0.9640 0.9814
March 1.0188 0.9831 0.9984
April 1.0487 1.0130 1.0293
May 1.0414 1.0204 1.0302
June 1.0430 1.0170 1.0310
July 1.0404 1.0209 1.0326
August 1.0349 1.0082 1.0200
September 1.0386 0.9738 1.0048
October 0.9993 0.9472 0.9718
November 0.9635 0.9143 0.9426
December 0.9377 0.8821 0.9081