YEARLY HIGH
0.8868 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7997 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8355 WST

2015 LTL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.8868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.7997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8308 to the December average rate of 0.8329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8868 was down 5.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,434 WST
2014 Average 4,489 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,998 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.83 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8625
0.8168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.8345, compared to 0.8365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0646 WST (High: 0.8868 / Low: 0.8223). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.8431 / Low: 0.8428).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.8475) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-2.95%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.8475
2014 Avg (October) 0.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8429 0.8178 0.8308
February 0.8442 0.8285 0.8363
March 0.8640 0.8264 0.8467
April 0.8431 0.8428 0.8429
May 0.8540 0.8087 0.8298
June 0.8557 0.7997 0.8206
July 0.8373 0.8090 0.8212
August 0.8568 0.8219 0.8365
September 0.8707 0.8474 0.8587
October 0.8868 0.8223 0.8475
November 0.8444 0.8130 0.8224
December 0.8523 0.8177 0.8329