YEARLY HIGH
0.1244 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1193 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1220 KWD

2014 WST to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.1193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1212 to the December average rate of 0.1217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1244 was down 1.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1264, 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 622 KWD
2013 Average 614 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 596 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.67 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1233
0.1205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KWD 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 0.1219, compared to 0.1221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0034 KWD (High: 0.1238 / Low: 0.1203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KWD (High: 0.1220 / Low: 0.1212).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1231) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.78%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1231
2013 Avg (May) 0.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1218 0.1205 0.1212
February 0.1213 0.1204 0.1207
March 0.1226 0.1205 0.1213
April 0.1231 0.1218 0.1225
May 0.1244 0.1218 0.1231
June 0.1235 0.1216 0.1225
July 0.1242 0.1223 0.1230
August 0.1233 0.1221 0.1228
September 0.1238 0.1203 0.1223
October 0.1224 0.1206 0.1214
November 0.1222 0.1193 0.1213
December 0.1220 0.1212 0.1217