YEARLY HIGH
1.4566 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.3561 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4019 MYR

2014 WST to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.4566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.3561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1006 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4169 to the December average rate of 1.4493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4566 was up 2.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4235, 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 7,283 MYR
2013 Average 6,809 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 6,780 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 502.75 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4570
1.3642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MYR 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 1.4121, compared to 1.3918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0465 MYR (High: 1.4141 / Low: 1.3675). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 MYR (High: 1.3808 / Low: 1.3601).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.4493) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+3.52%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.4493
2013 Avg (December) 1.4000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4294 1.4028 1.4169
February 1.4281 1.4010 1.4163
March 1.4298 1.3947 1.4128
April 1.4286 1.4028 1.4169
May 1.4284 1.3874 1.4120
June 1.4068 1.3826 1.3977
July 1.4024 1.3755 1.3867
August 1.3897 1.3561 1.3748
September 1.3808 1.3601 1.3720
October 1.3856 1.3589 1.3739
November 1.4141 1.3675 1.3940
December 1.4566 1.4282 1.4493