2014 WST to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 667.7565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 618.3616.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.3949 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 645.6111 to the December average rate of 629.8411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 667.7565 was down 0.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 669.0864, 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 LBP 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 651.7555, compared to 642.2801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4754 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 24.9226 LBP (High: 656.7836 / Low: 631.8611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8461 LBP (High: 633.0042 / Low: 628.1580).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 9.5042 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 660.9848) against the same month in 2013 (average: 654.2288), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7560 (+1.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 648.8713 | 640.1325 | 645.6111 |
| February | 646.9043 | 641.1997 | 643.3513 |
| March | 653.7114 | 642.9695 | 648.1798 |
| April | 660.4345 | 651.6834 | 656.4248 |
| May | 667.7565 | 652.8143 | 660.9848 |
| June | 661.9782 | 651.3273 | 655.9813 |
| July | 666.1853 | 653.3526 | 658.6070 |
| August | 656.4039 | 651.0935 | 653.7477 |
| September | 656.7836 | 631.8611 | 645.3958 |
| October | 641.6172 | 632.6439 | 635.8916 |
| November | 635.6543 | 618.3616 | 630.1973 |
| December | 633.0042 | 628.1580 | 629.8411 |