YEARLY HIGH
0.1230 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1152 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1187 WST

2014 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1216 to the December average rate of 0.1190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1230 was down 2.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 WST
2013 Average 618 WST
Yearly Trough Low 576 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1221
0.1159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1194, compared to 0.1180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0043 WST (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1159). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.1195 / Low: 0.1186).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.1215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.80%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.1215
2013 Avg (February) 0.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1223 0.1211 0.1216
February 0.1230 0.1206 0.1215
March 0.1211 0.1186 0.1204
April 0.1189 0.1174 0.1181
May 0.1184 0.1161 0.1172
June 0.1185 0.1164 0.1175
July 0.1171 0.1152 0.1164
August 0.1172 0.1161 0.1166
September 0.1201 0.1159 0.1176
October 0.1204 0.1176 0.1189
November 0.1222 0.1186 0.1195
December 0.1195 0.1186 0.1190