YEARLY HIGH
0.3284 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3094 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3193 WST

2014 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.3284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.3094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3231 to the December average rate of 0.3175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3284 was down 1.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,642 WST
2013 Average 1,617 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,547 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3241
0.3122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3185, compared to 0.3201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 WST (High: 0.3284 / Low: 0.3196). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 WST (High: 0.3236 / Low: 0.3206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.3227) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.09%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.3227
2013 Avg (November) 0.3224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3257 0.3202 0.3231
February 0.3236 0.3206 0.3218
March 0.3219 0.3164 0.3195
April 0.3175 0.3143 0.3159
May 0.3168 0.3094 0.3132
June 0.3199 0.3161 0.3174
July 0.3197 0.3139 0.3174
August 0.3210 0.3174 0.3196
September 0.3242 0.3186 0.3213
October 0.3241 0.3196 0.3223
November 0.3284 0.3196 0.3227
December 0.3212 0.3139 0.3175