YEARLY HIGH
0.5525 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.5275 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5428 BND

2014 WST to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.5525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5460 to the December average rate of 0.5481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5525 was up 0.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5496, 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 2,762 BND
2013 Average 2,704 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,638 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.77 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5493
0.5345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BND 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 0.5450, compared to 0.5406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0191 BND (High: 0.5466 / Low: 0.5275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BND (High: 0.5428 / Low: 0.5373).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5472) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.89%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5472
2013 Avg (May) 0.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5495 0.5415 0.5460
February 0.5464 0.5394 0.5418
March 0.5506 0.5407 0.5456
April 0.5494 0.5423 0.5462
May 0.5525 0.5413 0.5472
June 0.5466 0.5398 0.5434
July 0.5466 0.5381 0.5414
August 0.5428 0.5373 0.5402
September 0.5439 0.5318 0.5390
October 0.5408 0.5305 0.5357
November 0.5466 0.5275 0.5395
December 0.5514 0.5430 0.5481