YEARLY HIGH
1.5423 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.3373 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4333 WST

2015 BGN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BGN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.5423. 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 -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5423 was down 6.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,712 WST
2014 Average 7,919 WST
Yearly Trough Low 6,687 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,025.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5107
1.3543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.4129, compared to 1.4536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1165 WST (High: 1.5423 / Low: 1.4258). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 WST (High: 1.4299 / Low: 1.3877).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1165
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

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 1.4869 1.4087 1.4527
February 1.4653 1.4197 1.4448
March 1.4214 1.3464 1.3780
April 1.4129 1.3373 1.3673
May 1.4299 1.3877 1.4037
June 1.4510 1.3910 1.4310
July 1.4561 1.4024 1.4288
August 1.5161 1.4223 1.4608
September 1.5228 1.4684 1.4977
October 1.5423 1.4258 1.4797
November 1.4588 1.3975 1.4128
December 1.4793 1.4048 1.4420