2015 WST to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 27.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 22.7710.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3139 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6270 to the December average rate of 26.0983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 27.0849 was up 7.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 25.2989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
WST to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.4877, compared to 24.9707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4829 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 2.0016 AFN (High: 27.0849 / Low: 25.0833). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 AFN (High: 23.4148 / Low: 23.3771).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5938 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 26.0983) against the same month in 2014 (average: 24.1481), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9502 (+8.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2376 | 22.9999 | 23.6270 |
| February | 23.2607 | 22.7789 | 23.0332 |
| March | 23.3834 | 22.7710 | 23.1585 |
| April | 23.4148 | 23.3771 | 23.3990 |
| May | 24.4927 | 23.3456 | 23.9071 |
| June | 24.7619 | 23.4196 | 23.8016 |
| July | 24.4440 | 23.4128 | 23.8883 |
| August | 25.1593 | 23.9545 | 24.6071 |
| September | 24.9947 | 24.0484 | 24.4788 |
| October | 25.3947 | 23.8539 | 24.9881 |
| November | 26.4850 | 24.7921 | 25.7633 |
| December | 27.0849 | 25.0833 | 26.0983 |