YEARLY HIGH
0.3378 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3100 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3213 WST

2015 SBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.3378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.3100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3211 to the December average rate of 0.3196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3378 was up 2.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,689 WST
2014 Average 1,596 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,550 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.09 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3282
0.3163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3199, compared to 0.3228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0193 WST (High: 0.3307 / Low: 0.3114). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 WST (High: 0.3213 / Low: 0.3169).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.3240) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.53%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.3240
2014 Avg (October) 0.3223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3260 0.3142 0.3211
February 0.3294 0.3186 0.3227
March 0.3264 0.3176 0.3210
April 0.3213 0.3169 0.3186
May 0.3243 0.3154 0.3186
June 0.3211 0.3100 0.3172
July 0.3284 0.3134 0.3213
August 0.3245 0.3196 0.3218
September 0.3308 0.3245 0.3272
October 0.3378 0.3196 0.3240
November 0.3315 0.3183 0.3229
December 0.3307 0.3114 0.3196