YEARLY HIGH
0.7374 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6865 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7135 WST

2014 MYR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MYR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.7374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.6865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7058 to the December average rate of 0.6900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7374 was down 4.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,748 WST
2013 Average 14,693 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,730 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,018.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7328
0.6861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.7082, compared to 0.7188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0241 WST (High: 0.7312 / Low: 0.7072). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 WST (High: 0.7353 / Low: 0.7242).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.7274) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+1.06%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.7274
2013 Avg (August) 0.7198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7129 0.6996 0.7058
February 0.7138 0.7002 0.7061
March 0.7170 0.6994 0.7079
April 0.7128 0.7000 0.7058
May 0.7208 0.7001 0.7083
June 0.7233 0.7109 0.7155
July 0.7270 0.7130 0.7211
August 0.7374 0.7196 0.7274
September 0.7353 0.7242 0.7289
October 0.7359 0.7217 0.7279
November 0.7312 0.7072 0.7174
December 0.7002 0.6865 0.6900