YEARLY HIGH
3.4210 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.1734 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3227 HKD

2014 WST to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 3.4210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 3.1734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2477 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3282 to the December average rate of 3.2286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.4210 was down 0.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.4433, 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 17,105 HKD
2013 Average 16,769 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 15,867 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,238.32 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.4044
3.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to HKD 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 3.3532, compared to 3.2921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1154 HKD (High: 3.3559 / Low: 3.2405). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 HKD (High: 3.2432 / Low: 3.2202).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1154
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

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 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3.3884) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.3718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+0.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 3.3884
2013 Avg (May) 3.3718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3424 3.3039 3.3282
February 3.3331 3.3086 3.3186
March 3.3750 3.3202 3.3422
April 3.3930 3.3583 3.3743
May 3.4210 3.3477 3.3884
June 3.3973 3.3411 3.3674
July 3.4124 3.3459 3.3753
August 3.3629 3.3372 3.3530
September 3.3559 3.2405 3.3061
October 3.2841 3.2401 3.2597
November 3.2532 3.1734 3.2301
December 3.2432 3.2202 3.2286