YEARLY HIGH
1.9027 WST
YEARLY LOW
1.7913 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8372 WST

2015 SGD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SGD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.9027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1.7913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1114 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8275 to the December average rate of 1.8381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9027 was up 0.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.8963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,514 WST
2014 Average 9,211 WST
Yearly Trough Low 8,957 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.8723
1.8023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.8338, compared to 1.8406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0951 WST (High: 1.8896 / Low: 1.7945). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 WST (High: 1.8647 / Low: 1.8285).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0951
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 1.8665) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+1.05%).

2015 Avg (July) 1.8665
2014 Avg (July) 1.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8558 1.8037 1.8275
February 1.8609 1.8215 1.8367
March 1.8336 1.7913 1.8081
April 1.8729 1.8035 1.8331
May 1.8647 1.8285 1.8439
June 1.8732 1.8242 1.8536
July 1.9027 1.8268 1.8665
August 1.8651 1.8174 1.8359
September 1.8863 1.8143 1.8415
October 1.8940 1.8166 1.8404
November 1.8696 1.7917 1.8214
December 1.8896 1.7945 1.8381