YEARLY HIGH
3.5231 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.2585 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4229 MOP

2014 WST to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 3.5231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 3.2585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2647 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4290 to the December average rate of 3.3278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.5231 was down 1.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.5608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,616 MOP
2013 Average 17,271 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 16,292 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,323.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.5067
3.3093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MOP 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 3.4538, compared to 3.3920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1261 MOP (High: 3.4633 / Low: 3.3372). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 MOP (High: 3.4351 / Low: 3.4067).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1261
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3.4902) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.4750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+0.44%).

2014 Avg (May) 3.4902
2013 Avg (May) 3.4750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4442 3.4055 3.4290
February 3.4351 3.4067 3.4173
March 3.4768 3.4172 3.4422
April 3.4977 3.4598 3.4767
May 3.5231 3.4474 3.4902
June 3.4970 3.4422 3.4676
July 3.5153 3.4470 3.4770
August 3.4700 3.4377 3.4548
September 3.4633 3.3372 3.4084
October 3.3929 3.3237 3.3582
November 3.3545 3.2585 3.3258
December 3.3445 3.3091 3.3278