YEARLY HIGH
0.2627 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2255 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2496 WST

2015 BWP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2549 to the December average rate of 0.2346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2627 was down 1.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,313 WST
2014 Average 1,300 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,128 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2615
0.2322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2529, compared to 0.2462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0194 WST (High: 0.2449 / Low: 0.2255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.2531 / Low: 0.2502).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2591) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.46%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2591
2014 Avg (February) 0.2603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2590 0.2501 0.2549
February 0.2627 0.2567 0.2591
March 0.2576 0.2473 0.2512
April 0.2536 0.2470 0.2501
May 0.2545 0.2481 0.2511
June 0.2552 0.2461 0.2511
July 0.2591 0.2483 0.2534
August 0.2531 0.2502 0.2519
September 0.2549 0.2442 0.2494
October 0.2572 0.2408 0.2480
November 0.2479 0.2379 0.2400
December 0.2449 0.2255 0.2346