2014 WST to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1337 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.9535 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0075 BRL

2014 WST to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.1337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.9535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1801 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0204 to the December average rate of 1.1015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1337 was up 9.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0331, 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 5,668 BRL

2013 Average 4,665 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,768 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.73 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1148

0.9551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BRL 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 0.9923, compared to 1.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0672 BRL (High: 1.1337 / Low: 1.0665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 BRL (High: 0.9795 / Low: 0.9612).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.1015) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0914 (+9.05%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.1015

2013 Avg (December) 1.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0410	0.9985	1.0204
February	1.0373	0.9941	1.0191
March	1.0172	0.9815	1.0017
April	0.9872	0.9535	0.9716
May	0.9800	0.9602	0.9707
June	0.9833	0.9587	0.9700
July	0.9795	0.9612	0.9684
August	0.9918	0.9663	0.9804
September	1.0269	0.9629	0.9956
October	1.0557	1.0007	1.0292
November	1.0937	1.0379	1.0612
December	1.1337	1.0665	1.1015