YEARLY HIGH
2.6952 WST
YEARLY LOW
2.4060 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5253 WST

2015 BMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 2.6952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.4060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2891 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4431 to the December average rate of 2.5875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.6952 was up 10.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.4430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,476 WST
2014 Average 11,673 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,030 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.65 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.6227
2.4268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2.4749, compared to 2.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1486 WST (High: 2.6952 / Low: 2.5466). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 2.4734 / Low: 2.4727).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1486
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 2.5793) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1993 (+8.38%).

2015 Avg (October) 2.5793
2014 Avg (October) 2.3800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4866 2.4060 2.4431
February 2.5168 2.4732 2.4896
March 2.5348 2.4727 2.4899
April 2.4734 2.4727 2.4729
May 2.5054 2.4425 2.4596
June 2.5208 2.4570 2.4943
July 2.5956 2.5000 2.5397
August 2.5859 2.5506 2.5653
September 2.6371 2.5760 2.6064
October 2.6952 2.5466 2.5793
November 2.6210 2.5466 2.5759
December 2.6595 2.5424 2.5875