2014 WST to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

406.8335 CDF

YEARLY LOW

378.3221 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

395.7102 CDF

2014 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 406.8335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 378.3221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.5114 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 396.5591 to the December average rate of 385.5699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 406.8335 was down 0.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 410.0090, 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 2,034,168 CDF

2013 Average 1,994,382 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,891,610 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,557.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

404.7988

383.7537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 398.9706, compared to 392.4498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.9706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 392.4498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 13.7065 CDF (High: 399.9181 / Low: 386.2116). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8156 CDF (High: 401.0225 / Low: 397.2068).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.7065

August Spread (Stable) ±3.8156

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 5.4686 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 403.0450) against the same month in 2013 (average: 400.0248), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0202 (+0.75%).

2014 Avg (May) 403.0450

2013 Avg (May) 400.0248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	399.4941	393.3737	396.5591
February	397.2690	391.9562	394.5393
March	401.3841	393.4541	397.3070
April	404.4848	399.3732	401.5096
May	406.8335	398.7808	403.0450
June	404.4623	396.9755	400.8635
July	405.3559	398.6779	401.8778
August	401.0225	397.2068	399.3255
September	399.9181	386.2116	393.9434
October	392.6616	384.2132	388.4748
November	388.5522	378.3221	385.5075
December	387.8115	383.5261	385.5699