2014 WST to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 28.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.1366.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3817 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4615 to the December average rate of 23.4307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 28.5183 was up 99.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 14.2935, 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 RUB 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 15.1369, compared to 17.8207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6839 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 7.2391 RUB (High: 28.5183 / Low: 21.2792). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4194 RUB (High: 15.7419 / Low: 15.3225).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3197 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 23.4307) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.1422), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2885 (+65.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9865 | 14.1366 | 14.4615 |
| February | 15.4408 | 14.8310 | 15.0814 |
| March | 15.7419 | 15.3225 | 15.5719 |
| April | 15.8258 | 15.2522 | 15.5239 |
| May | 15.6700 | 14.8056 | 15.2512 |
| June | 15.1717 | 14.7070 | 14.9314 |
| July | 15.4447 | 14.8374 | 15.1271 |
| August | 16.0486 | 15.4295 | 15.6515 |
| September | 16.5341 | 15.8796 | 16.2112 |
| October | 18.0674 | 16.5620 | 17.1824 |
| November | 20.8060 | 18.0505 | 19.3215 |
| December | 28.5183 | 21.2792 | 23.4307 |