YEARLY HIGH
0.0476 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0408 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0437 WST

2014 KGS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0476 was down 2.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238 WST
2013 Average 239 WST
Yearly Trough Low 204 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0475
0.0409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0443, compared to 0.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0419). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, 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 (January 2014: 0.0469) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.52%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0469
2013 Avg (January) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0476 0.0463 0.0469
February 0.0466 0.0447 0.0455
March 0.0447 0.0427 0.0433
April 0.0429 0.0420 0.0423
May 0.0444 0.0423 0.0435
June 0.0444 0.0438 0.0441
July 0.0448 0.0439 0.0443
August 0.0449 0.0437 0.0444
September 0.0439 0.0432 0.0435
October 0.0441 0.0419 0.0432
November 0.0428 0.0414 0.0418
December 0.0418 0.0408 0.0414