YEARLY HIGH
0.4307 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3976 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4099 WST

2014 SDG to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.4307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.3976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4091 to the December average rate of 0.4215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4307 was down 19.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,154 WST
2013 Average 2,568 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,988 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.48 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4237
0.3996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4062, compared to 0.4136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0164 WST (High: 0.4206 / Low: 0.4042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 WST (High: 0.4076 / Low: 0.4046).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
August 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.4217) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0940 (-18.23%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.4217
2013 Avg (November) 0.5157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4128 0.4071 0.4091
February 0.4119 0.4085 0.4106
March 0.4106 0.4041 0.4081
April 0.4055 0.4014 0.4038
May 0.4063 0.3976 0.4016
June 0.4072 0.4008 0.4042
July 0.4064 0.3985 0.4031
August 0.4076 0.4046 0.4058
September 0.4206 0.4042 0.4114
October 0.4216 0.4137 0.4179
November 0.4307 0.4177 0.4217
December 0.4233 0.4181 0.4215