2015 WST to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 5.1661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 3.4356.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7305 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5190 to the December average rate of 4.3852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.1661 was up 41.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.6427, 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 ARS 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 3.5639, compared to 3.7643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.5231 ARS (High: 5.1661 / Low: 3.6430). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 ARS (High: 3.6161 / Low: 3.5920).
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 0.0324 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.3852) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.5575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8277 (+23.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5638 | 3.4704 | 3.5190 |
| February | 3.5259 | 3.4356 | 3.4866 |
| March | 3.5666 | 3.4625 | 3.5259 |
| April | 3.6070 | 3.5333 | 3.5807 |
| May | 3.6692 | 3.5855 | 3.6409 |
| June | 3.6998 | 3.5861 | 3.6300 |
| July | 3.6732 | 3.5338 | 3.6002 |
| August | 3.6161 | 3.5920 | 3.6041 |
| September | 3.6333 | 3.5536 | 3.5937 |
| October | 3.7388 | 3.5152 | 3.6737 |
| November | 3.7552 | 3.6394 | 3.7287 |
| December | 5.1661 | 3.6430 | 4.3852 |