YEARLY HIGH
49.5826 JMD
YEARLY LOW
45.2603 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.5073 JMD

2014 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 49.5826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 45.2603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3223 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6475 to the December average rate of 47.4407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 49.5826 was up 8.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 45.7208, 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 247,913 JMD
2013 Average 215,674 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 226,301 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,611.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

49.2447
45.3205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 47.1277, compared to 47.8868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.8833 JMD (High: 48.8065 / Low: 46.9232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3910 JMD (High: 48.8488 / Low: 48.4577).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8833
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7724 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 48.9177) against the same month in 2013 (average: 43.0972), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8205 (+13.51%).

2014 Avg (July) 48.9177
2013 Avg (July) 43.0972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.8688 45.2603 45.6475
February 46.3254 45.6939 45.9860
March 47.5469 46.1854 46.8205
April 48.0012 47.3736 47.6798
May 48.7883 47.9447 48.2958
June 48.9725 47.8461 48.3366
July 49.5826 48.5403 48.9177
August 48.8488 48.4577 48.6886
September 48.8065 46.9232 48.0230
October 47.6696 46.7767 47.2506
November 47.4294 45.9489 47.0001
December 47.6087 47.1602 47.4407