YEARLY HIGH
27.0849 AFN
YEARLY LOW
22.7710 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.2292 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,425 AFN
2014 Average 122,108 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 113,855 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,569.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

26.4048
22.7267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.4877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

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 0.5938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (December) 26.0983
2014 Avg (December) 24.1481

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