2014 WST to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 487.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 293.9075.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 193.7612 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 474.1256 to the December average rate of 304.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 487.6686 was down 31.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 712.3929, 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 SOS 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 437.8528, compared to 343.8296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 94.0232 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 41.6227 SOS (High: 364.4527 / Low: 322.8300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8081 SOS (High: 368.7997 / Low: 360.9916).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 27.4950 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 474.1256) against the same month in 2013 (average: 699.7075), the exchange rate shifted by -225.5819 (-32.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 487.6686 | 462.0354 | 474.1256 |
| February | 464.2391 | 448.0835 | 457.2671 |
| March | 447.4706 | 427.5869 | 438.2340 |
| April | 431.5509 | 422.7144 | 426.8621 |
| May | 429.9565 | 408.6166 | 424.0511 |
| June | 411.3876 | 401.7717 | 406.5768 |
| July | 402.8035 | 368.7362 | 392.6353 |
| August | 368.7997 | 360.9916 | 365.1403 |
| September | 364.4527 | 322.8300 | 350.2569 |
| October | 331.3720 | 320.9776 | 327.7677 |
| November | 330.0273 | 311.7110 | 322.9032 |
| December | 314.9603 | 293.9075 | 304.2740 |