YEARLY HIGH
0.7186 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6402 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6732 WST

2015 SAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.7186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.6402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6504 to the December average rate of 0.6897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7186 was up 10.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,593 WST
2014 Average 3,112 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,201 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.04 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6994
0.6460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.6597, compared to 0.6867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0397 WST (High: 0.7186 / Low: 0.6789). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.6596 / Low: 0.6591).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.6879) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0535 (+8.43%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.6879
2014 Avg (October) 0.6344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6615 0.6402 0.6504
February 0.6700 0.6595 0.6635
March 0.6759 0.6591 0.6639
April 0.6596 0.6591 0.6593
May 0.6681 0.6509 0.6558
June 0.6718 0.6552 0.6651
July 0.6921 0.6667 0.6772
August 0.6893 0.6801 0.6839
September 0.7033 0.6869 0.6950
October 0.7186 0.6789 0.6879
November 0.6990 0.6789 0.6866
December 0.7088 0.6771 0.6897