2014 WST to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 25.2989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 23.5008.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7981 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1391 to the December average rate of 24.1481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 25.2989 was up 0.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 25.1453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
WST to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.5734, compared to 24.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3050 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.9326 AFN (High: 25.2477 / Low: 24.3151). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2453 AFN (High: 24.2734 / Low: 24.0281).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 24.9415) against the same month in 2013 (average: 23.5735), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3680 (+5.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4925 | 23.8667 | 24.1391 |
| February | 24.5570 | 24.0544 | 24.2659 |
| March | 24.8539 | 24.3509 | 24.5233 |
| April | 24.9810 | 24.4518 | 24.7238 |
| May | 25.1446 | 24.6121 | 24.8468 |
| June | 25.2989 | 24.5976 | 24.9415 |
| July | 25.2477 | 24.3151 | 24.7732 |
| August | 24.5590 | 24.1946 | 24.3584 |
| September | 24.3622 | 23.7745 | 24.2110 |
| October | 24.3511 | 23.7817 | 24.0788 |
| November | 24.2916 | 23.5008 | 24.0408 |
| December | 24.2734 | 24.0281 | 24.1481 |