YEARLY HIGH
0.5131 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4594 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4754 AUD

2014 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.5131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.4594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4846 to the December average rate of 0.5059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5131 was up 5.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4863, 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 2,566 AUD
2013 Average 2,241 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,297 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.84 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5101
0.4593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.4728, compared to 0.4780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0227 AUD (High: 0.4825 / Low: 0.4597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 AUD (High: 0.4675 / Low: 0.4602).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5059) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+5.49%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5059
2013 Avg (December) 0.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4919 0.4756 0.4846
February 0.4871 0.4724 0.4774
March 0.4805 0.4685 0.4744
April 0.4710 0.4625 0.4671
May 0.4764 0.4638 0.4697
June 0.4681 0.4594 0.4635
July 0.4692 0.4599 0.4641
August 0.4675 0.4602 0.4647
September 0.4825 0.4597 0.4719
October 0.4862 0.4740 0.4796
November 0.4924 0.4716 0.4817
December 0.5131 0.4910 0.5059