YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0559 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0614 WST

2015 GMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0691 was up 11.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 345 WST
2014 Average 293 WST
Yearly Trough Low 280 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0671
0.0560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0059 WST (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0574). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0577 / Low: 0.0573).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0659) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+13.32%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0659
2014 Avg (October) 0.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0584 0.0559 0.0569
February 0.0585 0.0570 0.0577
March 0.0589 0.0574 0.0579
April 0.0577 0.0573 0.0575
May 0.0583 0.0567 0.0572
June 0.0633 0.0574 0.0586
July 0.0654 0.0632 0.0641
August 0.0654 0.0640 0.0645
September 0.0677 0.0642 0.0662
October 0.0691 0.0643 0.0659
November 0.0672 0.0647 0.0656
December 0.0674 0.0641 0.0655