2014 WST to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 43.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 40.7687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3248 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9065 to the December average rate of 42.4877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 43.0935 was up 1.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 42.5805, 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 AOA 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 42.2370, compared to 42.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2225 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 1.4393 AOA (High: 42.2080 / Low: 40.7687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3559 AOA (High: 41.9466 / Low: 41.5906).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5499 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 42.7231) against the same month in 2013 (average: 41.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9704 (+2.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.2078 | 41.5809 | 41.9065 |
| February | 41.9466 | 41.5906 | 41.7505 |
| March | 42.6288 | 41.7569 | 42.0455 |
| April | 42.8809 | 42.3079 | 42.5678 |
| May | 43.0935 | 42.2181 | 42.7231 |
| June | 42.7717 | 42.1411 | 42.4289 |
| July | 42.8951 | 41.8921 | 42.3404 |
| August | 42.4786 | 42.0294 | 42.2949 |
| September | 42.2733 | 41.0136 | 41.7450 |
| October | 41.8510 | 41.0950 | 41.4669 |
| November | 42.2080 | 40.7687 | 41.7522 |
| December | 42.7487 | 42.1498 | 42.4877 |