YEARLY HIGH
0.0501 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0348 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 WST

2015 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0382 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0501 was down 29.17% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251 WST
2014 Average 309 WST
Yearly Trough Low 174 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0497
0.0358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0432, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0066 WST (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0429). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 WST (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0379).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0485) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-26.04%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0485
2014 Avg (May) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0356 0.0382
February 0.0404 0.0355 0.0388
March 0.0432 0.0397 0.0414
April 0.0495 0.0429 0.0468
May 0.0501 0.0469 0.0485
June 0.0470 0.0442 0.0456
July 0.0453 0.0417 0.0443
August 0.0416 0.0363 0.0393
September 0.0401 0.0379 0.0390
October 0.0423 0.0393 0.0409
November 0.0415 0.0385 0.0396
December 0.0399 0.0348 0.0370