YEARLY HIGH
1.5424 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3373 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4331 WST

2015 BAM to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.5424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1.3373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2050 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4527 to the December average rate of 1.4420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5424 was down 6.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,712 WST
2014 Average 7,920 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,687 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,025.13 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5105
1.3534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to WST 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 1.4127, compared to 1.4535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1155 WST (High: 1.5424 / Low: 1.4269). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 WST (High: 1.4293 / Low: 1.3876).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1155
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.4797) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0613 (-3.98%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.4797
2014 Avg (October) 1.5410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4886 1.4103 1.4527
February 1.4651 1.4204 1.4447
March 1.4210 1.3459 1.3781
April 1.4120 1.3373 1.3665
May 1.4293 1.3876 1.4036
June 1.4515 1.3909 1.4307
July 1.4557 1.4024 1.4286
August 1.5161 1.4229 1.4604
September 1.5225 1.4692 1.4974
October 1.5424 1.4269 1.4797
November 1.4600 1.3980 1.4131
December 1.4794 1.4054 1.4420