2014 WST to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.5942 JPY

YEARLY LOW

43.1429 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.3336 JPY

2014 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 50.5942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 43.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4513 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5882 to the December average rate of 49.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 50.5942 was up 11.76% compared to the 2013 peak of 45.2700, 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 252,971 JPY

2013 Average 211,098 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 215,714 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,256.45 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

50.3756

43.0817

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JPY 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 44.2953, compared to 46.3720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 2.7372 JPY (High: 49.6042 / Low: 46.8670). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5594 JPY (High: 44.6258 / Low: 44.0664).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7372

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8987 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 49.7678) against the same month in 2013 (average: 44.5877), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1801 (+11.62%).

2014 Avg (December) 49.7678

2013 Avg (December) 44.5877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.2779	43.5399	44.5882
February	43.9625	43.1429	43.6895
March	44.8762	43.4392	44.0637
April	45.0397	44.1586	44.5927
May	44.9072	43.9363	44.5123
June	44.5433	43.9517	44.3252
July	44.6258	44.0664	44.3057
August	45.1357	44.0528	44.5545
September	46.4044	44.9293	45.8029
October	46.8451	44.4319	45.4001
November	49.6042	46.8670	48.4011
December	50.5942	48.6168	49.7678