2014 WST to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

685.1093 BIF

YEARLY LOW

636.8229 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

665.1355 BIF

2014 WST to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 685.1093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 636.8229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.2864 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 664.5400 to the December average rate of 651.5974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 685.1093 was down 2.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 699.9839, 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 3,425,546 BIF

2013 Average 3,350,316 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,184,114 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 241,431.92 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

678.7898

648.2185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BIF 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 669.7432, compared to 660.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 669.7432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 660.5279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 23.8889 BIF (High: 670.6690 / Low: 646.7801). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3161 BIF (High: 668.5393 / Low: 660.2232).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.8889

January Spread (Stable) ±8.3161

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.7834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 676.2422) against the same month in 2013 (average: 682.3345), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0922 (-0.89%).

2014 Avg (May) 676.2422

2013 Avg (May) 682.3345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	668.5393	660.2232	664.5400
February	668.4305	657.5523	663.4429
March	675.2702	663.2976	668.4796
April	678.9892	669.7855	674.0409
May	685.1093	668.5741	676.2422
June	678.8957	667.0997	671.7135
July	679.3853	664.9991	674.5332
August	674.4806	665.1604	670.4092
September	670.6690	646.7801	660.6258
October	664.2809	644.9331	655.2357
November	656.0932	636.8229	650.7661
December	656.9321	646.1584	651.5974