YEARLY HIGH
3.3337 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9618 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1635 MOP

2015 WST to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.3337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 2.9618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3719 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2725 to the December average rate of 3.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.3337 was down 5.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.5231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,669 MOP
2014 Average 17,115 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,809 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,859.68 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.2934
3.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to MOP 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 3.2277, compared to 3.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1926 MOP (High: 3.1544 / Low: 2.9618). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 MOP (High: 3.2292 / Low: 3.2054).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1926
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3.2725) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.4290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1565 (-4.56%).

2015 Avg (January) 3.2725
2014 Avg (January) 3.4290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3337 3.2040 3.2725
February 3.2379 3.1754 3.2092
March 3.2453 3.1601 3.2139
April 3.2292 3.2054 3.2211
May 3.2923 3.1838 3.2496
June 3.2492 3.1699 3.1995
July 3.1922 3.0690 3.1424
August 3.1312 3.0869 3.1113
September 3.0986 3.0283 3.0639
October 3.1544 2.9618 3.0971
November 3.1384 3.0480 3.1015
December 3.1460 2.9932 3.0799