YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0549 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0586 WST

2014 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0612 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0617 was down 15.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 WST
2013 Average 342 WST
Yearly Trough Low 274 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.42 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0618
0.0551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0597, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0055 WST (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0578).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0612) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-10.52%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0612
2013 Avg (January) 0.0684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0617 0.0608 0.0612
February 0.0616 0.0607 0.0613
March 0.0614 0.0601 0.0609
April 0.0605 0.0577 0.0591
May 0.0585 0.0572 0.0577
June 0.0585 0.0574 0.0580
July 0.0585 0.0572 0.0579
August 0.0585 0.0578 0.0582
September 0.0605 0.0579 0.0591
October 0.0604 0.0549 0.0581
November 0.0567 0.0552 0.0557
December 0.0561 0.0554 0.0557