2014 WST to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0490 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.8229 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9613 BOB

2014 WST to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 3.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 2.8229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2261 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9657 to the December average rate of 2.8773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.0490 was down 1.98% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.1105, 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 15,245 BOB

2013 Average 15,017 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 14,115 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.52 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.0347

2.8630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BOB 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 2.9879, compared to 2.9346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1151 BOB (High: 2.9974 / Low: 2.8823). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 BOB (High: 2.8907 / Low: 2.8708).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1151

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3.0204) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.0373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-0.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 3.0204

2013 Avg (May) 3.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9792	2.9429	2.9657
February	2.9700	2.9459	2.9553
March	3.0112	2.9540	2.9769
April	3.0264	2.9939	3.0081
May	3.0490	2.9832	3.0204
June	3.0269	2.9786	3.0011
July	3.0432	2.9838	3.0096
August	2.9990	2.9745	2.9897
September	2.9974	2.8823	2.9491
October	2.9346	2.8750	2.9042
November	2.9013	2.8229	2.8780
December	2.8907	2.8708	2.8773