YEARLY HIGH
0.1288 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1186 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1221 WST

2015 ETB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.1288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1207 to the December average rate of 0.1226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1288 was up 4.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 644 WST
2014 Average 593 WST
Yearly Trough Low 593 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1252
0.1192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1211, compared to 0.1230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0084 WST (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1204). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1205).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.1230) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+3.42%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.1230
2014 Avg (October) 0.1189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1230 0.1186 0.1207
February 0.1240 0.1213 0.1225
March 0.1243 0.1210 0.1221
April 0.1216 0.1205 0.1209
May 0.1219 0.1188 0.1197
June 0.1223 0.1187 0.1208
July 0.1252 0.1205 0.1224
August 0.1241 0.1224 0.1232
September 0.1262 0.1235 0.1247
October 0.1288 0.1204 0.1230
November 0.1247 0.1208 0.1223
December 0.1262 0.1199 0.1226