YEARLY HIGH
0.8375 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8046 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8224 WST

2014 PEN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PEN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.8375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8296 to the December average rate of 0.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8375 was down 7.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,187 WST
2013 Average 4,283 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,023 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8328
0.8087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.8258, compared to 0.8191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0245 WST (High: 0.8375 / Low: 0.8130). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 WST (High: 0.8344 / Low: 0.8262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.8200) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0513 (-5.89%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.8200
2013 Avg (May) 0.8713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8355 0.8257 0.8296
February 0.8344 0.8262 0.8308
March 0.8351 0.8178 0.8274
April 0.8277 0.8186 0.8231
May 0.8375 0.8130 0.8200
June 0.8371 0.8159 0.8241
July 0.8290 0.8163 0.8242
August 0.8312 0.8117 0.8214
September 0.8286 0.8077 0.8182
October 0.8272 0.8121 0.8190
November 0.8356 0.8119 0.8208
December 0.8197 0.8046 0.8107