YEARLY HIGH
0.3497 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3149 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3298 WST

2015 GTQ to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GTQ to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.3497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.3149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3200 to the December average rate of 0.3401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3497 was up 8.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,749 WST
2014 Average 1,509 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,575 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3421
0.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.3233, compared to 0.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0193 WST (High: 0.3493 / Low: 0.3300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 WST (High: 0.3376 / Low: 0.3328).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.3401) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+8.00%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.3401
2014 Avg (December) 0.3149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3252 0.3153 0.3200
February 0.3285 0.3229 0.3255
March 0.3324 0.3233 0.3265
April 0.3249 0.3183 0.3220
May 0.3265 0.3149 0.3197
June 0.3306 0.3219 0.3260
July 0.3390 0.3260 0.3320
August 0.3376 0.3328 0.3353
September 0.3433 0.3338 0.3387
October 0.3493 0.3300 0.3356
November 0.3423 0.3321 0.3367
December 0.3497 0.3328 0.3401