2014 WST to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.4093.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4290 to the December average rate of 0.4163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4413 was down 0.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4436, 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 USD 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 0.4323, compared to 0.4246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0157 USD (High: 0.4330 / Low: 0.4174). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 USD (High: 0.4182 / Low: 0.4154).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.4371) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4310 | 0.4260 | 0.4290 |
| February | 0.4297 | 0.4261 | 0.4277 |
| March | 0.4351 | 0.4278 | 0.4306 |
| April | 0.4376 | 0.4332 | 0.4352 |
| May | 0.4413 | 0.4318 | 0.4371 |
| June | 0.4383 | 0.4309 | 0.4344 |
| July | 0.4403 | 0.4317 | 0.4355 |
| August | 0.4339 | 0.4306 | 0.4326 |
| September | 0.4330 | 0.4174 | 0.4265 |
| October | 0.4234 | 0.4177 | 0.4202 |
| November | 0.4195 | 0.4093 | 0.4165 |
| December | 0.4182 | 0.4154 | 0.4163 |