YEARLY HIGH
2.7454 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.5078 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6391 CNY

2014 WST to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 2.7454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 2.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2376 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6042 to the December average rate of 2.5732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.7454 was down 0.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.7593, 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 13,727 CNY
2013 Average 13,316 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 12,539 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,188.18 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.7371
2.5366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CNY 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 2.6647, compared to 2.6136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0979 CNY (High: 2.6613 / Low: 2.5634). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 CNY (High: 2.5822 / Low: 2.5644).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 2.7204) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.6732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+1.77%).

2014 Avg (May) 2.7204
2013 Avg (May) 2.6732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6159 2.5817 2.6042
February 2.6304 2.5887 2.6026
March 2.7004 2.6211 2.6559
April 2.7229 2.6872 2.7043
May 2.7454 2.6908 2.7204
June 2.7156 2.6832 2.7006
July 2.7275 2.6647 2.6973
August 2.6735 2.6468 2.6632
September 2.6613 2.5634 2.6190
October 2.5937 2.5649 2.5753
November 2.5725 2.5078 2.5533
December 2.5822 2.5644 2.5732