2014 WST to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 8.6835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 8.1323.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5512 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2229 to the December average rate of 8.4001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.6835 was up 4.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.3137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
WST to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.3777, compared to 8.4748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0971 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.3057 ETB (High: 8.6311 / Low: 8.3254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 ETB (High: 8.4283 / Low: 8.3666).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 8.5907) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.9941), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5966 (+7.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2547 | 8.1781 | 8.2229 |
| February | 8.2946 | 8.1323 | 8.2314 |
| March | 8.4308 | 8.2584 | 8.3091 |
| April | 8.5175 | 8.4134 | 8.4650 |
| May | 8.6122 | 8.4455 | 8.5299 |
| June | 8.5877 | 8.4392 | 8.5080 |
| July | 8.6835 | 8.5387 | 8.5907 |
| August | 8.6170 | 8.5310 | 8.5784 |
| September | 8.6311 | 8.3254 | 8.5027 |
| October | 8.5038 | 8.3062 | 8.4112 |
| November | 8.4346 | 8.1859 | 8.3660 |
| December | 8.4283 | 8.3666 | 8.4001 |