YEARLY HIGH
0.1664 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1543 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1615 BHD

2014 WST to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.1664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.1543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1617 to the December average rate of 0.1570, 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 0.1664 was down 0.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1672, 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 832 BHD
2013 Average 815 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 772 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.30 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1656
0.1562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BHD 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 0.1630, compared to 0.1601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0059 BHD (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BHD (High: 0.1636 / Low: 0.1624).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1648) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.61%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1648
2013 Avg (May) 0.1638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1625 0.1607 0.1617
February 0.1620 0.1607 0.1613
March 0.1640 0.1613 0.1624
April 0.1651 0.1633 0.1641
May 0.1664 0.1628 0.1648
June 0.1653 0.1625 0.1638
July 0.1660 0.1628 0.1642
August 0.1636 0.1624 0.1631
September 0.1633 0.1574 0.1608
October 0.1596 0.1575 0.1584
November 0.1583 0.1543 0.1570
December 0.1578 0.1565 0.1570