YEARLY HIGH
0.3900 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3469 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3657 WST

2015 BOB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.3900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3534 to the December average rate of 0.3749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3900 was up 10.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,950 WST
2014 Average 1,689 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,734 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.76 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3797
0.3510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3583, compared to 0.3731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0224 WST (High: 0.3900 / Low: 0.3677). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.3592 / Low: 0.3578).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.3733) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+8.41%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.3733
2014 Avg (October) 0.3443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3600 0.3469 0.3534
February 0.3639 0.3580 0.3603
March 0.3667 0.3576 0.3604
April 0.3592 0.3578 0.3583
May 0.3627 0.3533 0.3561
June 0.3653 0.3559 0.3615
July 0.3764 0.3622 0.3680
August 0.3746 0.3683 0.3720
September 0.3815 0.3728 0.3774
October 0.3900 0.3677 0.3733
November 0.3798 0.3682 0.3730
December 0.3851 0.3677 0.3749