YEARLY HIGH
0.6512 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6042 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6224 WST

2014 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.6512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.6042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6215 to the December average rate of 0.6399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6512 was up 3.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,256 WST
2013 Average 3,084 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,021 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.24 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6429
0.6071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6168, compared to 0.6280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0229 WST (High: 0.6387 / Low: 0.6158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 WST (High: 0.6416 / Low: 0.6372).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.6398) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+3.61%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.6398
2013 Avg (November) 0.6175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6260 0.6186 0.6215
February 0.6258 0.6204 0.6234
March 0.6232 0.6128 0.6192
April 0.6156 0.6090 0.6127
May 0.6175 0.6042 0.6101
June 0.6187 0.6083 0.6138
July 0.6176 0.6055 0.6123
August 0.6192 0.6146 0.6163
September 0.6387 0.6158 0.6252
October 0.6381 0.6295 0.6344
November 0.6512 0.6353 0.6398
December 0.6416 0.6372 0.6399