YEARLY HIGH
1.9141 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.6241 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7661 WST

2015 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.9141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.6241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2900 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8648 to the December average rate of 1.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9141 was down 5.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,571 WST
2014 Average 9,685 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,120 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,450.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8997
1.6293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.8352, compared to 1.6971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1153 WST (High: 1.9141 / Low: 1.7988). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0522 WST (High: 1.6763 / Low: 1.6241).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1153
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0756 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.8648) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.9270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0622 (-3.23%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.8648
2014 Avg (January) 1.9270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9141 1.7988 1.8648
February 1.8798 1.7983 1.8551
March 1.8967 1.8235 1.8596
April 1.9120 1.8424 1.8772
May 1.8417 1.7638 1.8150
June 1.7948 1.6802 1.7394
July 1.7234 1.6490 1.6867
August 1.7138 1.6436 1.6811
September 1.6763 1.6241 1.6519
October 1.7528 1.6783 1.7248
November 1.7286 1.6613 1.6901
December 1.7940 1.7175 1.7480