YEARLY HIGH
0.7024 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5850 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6498 WST

2015 MYR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.7024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.5850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6830 to the December average rate of 0.6046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7024 was down 4.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,047 WST
2014 Average 14,271 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,699 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7012
0.5881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.6803, compared to 0.6193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0627 WST (High: 0.6680 / Low: 0.6053). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 WST (High: 0.6923 / Low: 0.6775).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0627
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.6917) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0144 (-2.03%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.6917
2014 Avg (February) 0.7061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6916 0.6731 0.6830
February 0.7024 0.6804 0.6917
March 0.6866 0.6653 0.6763
April 0.6984 0.6688 0.6814
May 0.6923 0.6775 0.6830
June 0.6804 0.6507 0.6666
July 0.6811 0.6558 0.6681
August 0.6680 0.6053 0.6340
September 0.6218 0.5850 0.6052
October 0.6305 0.5927 0.6066
November 0.6148 0.5865 0.5975
December 0.6283 0.5910 0.6046