2014 WST to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5522 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5274 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5428 SGD

2014 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.5274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5458 to the December average rate of 0.5481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5522 was up 0.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5501, 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 2,761 SGD

2013 Average 2,705 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,637 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.14 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5493

0.5346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5450, compared to 0.5407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5450

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0195 SGD (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.5274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 SGD (High: 0.5430 / Low: 0.5374).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5471) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+0.87%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5471

2013 Avg (May) 0.5424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5496	0.5414	0.5458
February	0.5446	0.5387	0.5418
March	0.5505	0.5415	0.5458
April	0.5490	0.5423	0.5460
May	0.5522	0.5416	0.5471
June	0.5467	0.5398	0.5434
July	0.5464	0.5380	0.5414
August	0.5430	0.5374	0.5402
September	0.5430	0.5324	0.5389
October	0.5398	0.5323	0.5359
November	0.5469	0.5274	0.5397
December	0.5515	0.5430	0.5481