YEARLY HIGH
0.2670 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2516 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2601 WST

2014 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2611 to the December average rate of 0.2540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2670 was down 9.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,335 WST
2013 Average 1,378 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,258 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.18 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2638
0.2531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2616, compared to 0.2586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0104 WST (High: 0.2670 / Low: 0.2566). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.2620 / Low: 0.2591).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.2611) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2883), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-9.44%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.2611
2013 Avg (January) 0.2883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2670 0.2566 0.2611
February 0.2646 0.2563 0.2603
March 0.2654 0.2593 0.2625
April 0.2644 0.2605 0.2622
May 0.2659 0.2606 0.2629
June 0.2655 0.2589 0.2606
July 0.2623 0.2567 0.2598
August 0.2620 0.2591 0.2604
September 0.2607 0.2562 0.2579
October 0.2624 0.2551 0.2595
November 0.2627 0.2568 0.2601
December 0.2598 0.2516 0.2540