YEARLY HIGH
53.4794 AOA
YEARLY LOW
41.3397 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.3240 AOA

2015 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 53.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 41.3397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1398 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3406 to the December average rate of 52.2997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 53.4794 was up 24.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 43.0935, 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 267,397 AOA
2014 Average 210,644 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 206,698 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,698.84 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

53.5968
41.2457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AOA 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 43.7394, compared to 50.9087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.9087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 5.6074 AOA (High: 49.4290 / Low: 43.8216). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5394 AOA (High: 44.2030 / Low: 43.6636).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.6074
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2026 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 52.5675) against the same month in 2014 (average: 41.4669), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1006 (+26.77%).

2015 Avg (October) 52.5675
2014 Avg (October) 41.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.8302 41.7712 42.3406
February 42.9832 41.3397 42.2749
March 43.7192 42.1353 42.9734
April 44.2030 43.6636 44.0065
May 44.8560 43.9305 44.5723
June 49.4290 43.8216 46.2686
July 50.3286 47.9717 49.0041
August 49.3650 48.6011 49.0608
September 52.2686 48.0392 50.0177
October 53.4794 50.1818 52.5675
November 53.1505 51.6055 52.5023
December 53.2140 50.5222 52.2997