YEARLY HIGH
0.8826 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8187 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8569 BBD

2014 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.8826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.8187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0640 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8581 to the December average rate of 0.8327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8826 was down 0.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8872, 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 4,413 BBD
2013 Average 4,324 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,093 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.78 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8783
0.8285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BBD 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 0.8647, compared to 0.8492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0313 BBD (High: 0.8660 / Low: 0.8347). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BBD (High: 0.8364 / Low: 0.8307).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.8741) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+0.61%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.8741
2013 Avg (May) 0.8688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8621 0.8519 0.8581
February 0.8595 0.8521 0.8555
March 0.8702 0.8556 0.8613
April 0.8752 0.8663 0.8703
May 0.8826 0.8636 0.8741
June 0.8766 0.8619 0.8688
July 0.8806 0.8634 0.8710
August 0.8678 0.8612 0.8652
September 0.8660 0.8347 0.8529
October 0.8468 0.8355 0.8404
November 0.8390 0.8187 0.8331
December 0.8364 0.8307 0.8327