YEARLY HIGH
0.3069 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2838 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2922 WST

2014 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.2838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2916 to the December average rate of 0.3005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3069 was up 3.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,534 WST
2013 Average 1,448 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,419 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3021
0.2851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.2896, compared to 0.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0109 WST (High: 0.2997 / Low: 0.2887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.2935 / Low: 0.2911).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3007) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+3.66%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3007
2013 Avg (November) 0.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2936 0.2903 0.2916
February 0.2935 0.2911 0.2926
March 0.2926 0.2876 0.2905
April 0.2890 0.2859 0.2876
May 0.2901 0.2838 0.2865
June 0.2905 0.2860 0.2884
July 0.2901 0.2845 0.2876
August 0.2909 0.2882 0.2895
September 0.2997 0.2887 0.2934
October 0.3009 0.2947 0.2978
November 0.3069 0.2981 0.3007
December 0.3022 0.2990 0.3005