YEARLY HIGH
2.0714 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.8328 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9768 WST

2015 CAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.0714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2386 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0221 to the December average rate of 1.8874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.0714 was down 5.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.1979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,357 WST
2014 Average 10,568 WST
Yearly Trough Low 9,164 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.0355
1.8740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.0043, compared to 1.9493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1579 WST (High: 1.9907 / Low: 1.8328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 WST (High: 1.9721 / Low: 1.9309).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1579
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.0221) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1130 (-5.29%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.0221
2014 Avg (January) 2.1350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0714 1.9489 2.0221
February 2.0075 1.9515 1.9898
March 1.9967 1.9515 1.9736
April 2.0559 1.9574 2.0023
May 2.0397 1.9967 2.0191
June 2.0421 1.9836 2.0191
July 2.0305 1.9291 1.9787
August 1.9721 1.9309 1.9519
September 1.9992 1.9366 1.9642
October 2.0573 1.9227 1.9740
November 1.9946 1.9140 1.9394
December 1.9907 1.8328 1.8874