2014 WST to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 3.2325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 3.0447.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0948 to the December average rate of 3.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.2325 was up 0.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.2165, 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 SBD 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 3.1403, compared to 3.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0838 SBD (High: 3.1285 / Low: 3.0447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 SBD (High: 3.1193 / Low: 3.0903).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3.1933) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0584 (+1.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1233 | 3.0703 | 3.0948 |
| February | 3.1193 | 3.0903 | 3.1077 |
| March | 3.1606 | 3.1068 | 3.1299 |
| April | 3.1812 | 3.1496 | 3.1658 |
| May | 3.2325 | 3.1564 | 3.1933 |
| June | 3.1634 | 3.1258 | 3.1502 |
| July | 3.1854 | 3.1279 | 3.1511 |
| August | 3.1506 | 3.1152 | 3.1294 |
| September | 3.1388 | 3.0841 | 3.1123 |
| October | 3.1294 | 3.0855 | 3.1032 |
| November | 3.1285 | 3.0447 | 3.0992 |
| December | 3.1854 | 3.1133 | 3.1500 |