YEARLY HIGH
0.3151 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2923 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3010 WST

2014 HKD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.2923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3005 to the December average rate of 0.3097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3151 was up 3.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,878 WST
2013 Average 7,455 WST
Yearly Trough Low 7,308 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.32 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3112
0.2937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 0.2982, compared to 0.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0106 WST (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.2980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.3105 / Low: 0.3083).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3096) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+3.64%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3096
2013 Avg (November) 0.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3027 0.2992 0.3005
February 0.3022 0.3000 0.3013
March 0.3012 0.2963 0.2992
April 0.2978 0.2947 0.2964
May 0.2987 0.2923 0.2951
June 0.2993 0.2944 0.2970
July 0.2989 0.2931 0.2963
August 0.2997 0.2974 0.2982
September 0.3086 0.2980 0.3025
October 0.3086 0.3045 0.3068
November 0.3151 0.3074 0.3096
December 0.3105 0.3083 0.3097