YEARLY HIGH
0.2234 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2054 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2153 WST

2014 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.2234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2147 to the December average rate of 0.2089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2234 was down 17.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,117 WST
2013 Average 1,202 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,027 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2209
0.2078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2162, compared to 0.2143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 WST (High: 0.2213 / Low: 0.2090). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 WST (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2198) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-11.06%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2198
2013 Avg (May) 0.2471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2213 0.2090 0.2147
February 0.2180 0.2087 0.2130
March 0.2199 0.2129 0.2162
April 0.2206 0.2155 0.2178
May 0.2234 0.2168 0.2198
June 0.2196 0.2132 0.2159
July 0.2195 0.2118 0.2155
August 0.2186 0.2151 0.2168
September 0.2177 0.2109 0.2136
October 0.2188 0.2092 0.2147
November 0.2193 0.2127 0.2165
December 0.2176 0.2054 0.2089