YEARLY HIGH
1.1840 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.0663 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1145 LTL

2014 WST to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0875 to the December average rate of 1.1678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1840 was up 0.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1724, 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 5,920 LTL
2013 Average 5,622 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 5,331 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.57 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1771
1.0662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LTL 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 1.0890, compared to 1.1401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0345 LTL (High: 1.1840 / Low: 1.1495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 LTL (High: 1.0930 / Low: 1.0800).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.1678) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0832 (+7.67%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.1678
2013 Avg (December) 1.0846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0971 1.0781 1.0875
February 1.0918 1.0722 1.0814
March 1.0911 1.0663 1.0755
April 1.0930 1.0800 1.0881
May 1.1125 1.0827 1.0989
June 1.1099 1.0930 1.1028
July 1.1178 1.1018 1.1103
August 1.1379 1.1110 1.1216
September 1.1544 1.1318 1.1424
October 1.1622 1.1306 1.1451
November 1.1627 1.1344 1.1531
December 1.1840 1.1495 1.1678