YEARLY HIGH
0.4266 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3805 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3997 WST

2015 VEF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VEF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.4266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3868 to the December average rate of 0.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4266 was up 9.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,133 WST
2014 Average 1,854 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,903 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4150
0.3842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3918, compared to 0.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0237 WST (High: 0.4266 / Low: 0.4029). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.3916 / Low: 0.3913).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.4082) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+8.01%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.4082
2014 Avg (October) 0.3779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3948 0.3805 0.3868
February 0.3987 0.3911 0.3943
March 0.4018 0.3914 0.3943
April 0.3916 0.3913 0.3914
May 0.3965 0.3866 0.3893
June 0.3989 0.3888 0.3948
July 0.4106 0.3955 0.4019
August 0.4091 0.4036 0.4059
September 0.4174 0.4076 0.4125
October 0.4266 0.4029 0.4082
November 0.4146 0.4028 0.4076
December 0.4208 0.4022 0.4095