YEARLY HIGH
2.1979 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.0612 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1137 WST

2014 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1350 to the December average rate of 2.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.1979 was down 5.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.3268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,989 WST
2013 Average 11,229 WST
Yearly Trough Low 10,306 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 683.46 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.1446
2.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.1096, compared to 2.1178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1021 WST (High: 2.1979 / Low: 2.0957). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 WST (High: 2.1470 / Low: 2.1130).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.1350) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.3038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1688 (-7.33%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.1350
2013 Avg (January) 2.3038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1979 2.0957 2.1350
February 2.1326 2.0942 2.1147
March 2.1223 2.0613 2.0904
April 2.1129 2.0732 2.0897
May 2.1356 2.0813 2.1006
June 2.1477 2.1093 2.1272
July 2.1567 2.1166 2.1388
August 2.1366 2.1020 2.1160
September 2.1470 2.1130 2.1298
October 2.1449 2.0997 2.1210
November 2.1568 2.0959 2.1205
December 2.1142 2.0612 2.0805