YEARLY HIGH
0.2205 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.1623 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1988 WST

2015 LSL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2112 to the December average rate of 0.1719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2205 was down 1.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,103 WST
2014 Average 1,077 WST
Yearly Trough Low 812 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2191
0.1677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2078, compared to 0.1898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0220 WST (High: 0.1843 / Low: 0.1623). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 WST (High: 0.2096 / Low: 0.2027).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2148) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.84%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2148
2014 Avg (February) 0.2130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2171 0.2052 0.2112
February 0.2205 0.2120 0.2148
March 0.2130 0.2008 0.2062
April 0.2096 0.2027 0.2062
May 0.2096 0.2025 0.2055
June 0.2063 0.1982 0.2027
July 0.2088 0.1992 0.2040
August 0.2026 0.1944 0.1990
September 0.1979 0.1846 0.1909
October 0.1975 0.1841 0.1911
November 0.1883 0.1790 0.1820
December 0.1843 0.1623 0.1719