YEARLY HIGH
0.5596 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.4989 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5272 AUD

2015 WST to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.5596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.4989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0607 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5076 to the December average rate of 0.5333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5596 was up 9.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5131, 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 2,798 AUD
2014 Average 2,377 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,495 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.31 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5477
0.5040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to AUD 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 0.5170, compared to 0.5374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0330 AUD (High: 0.5545 / Low: 0.5216). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 AUD (High: 0.5194 / Low: 0.5097).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.5441) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0722 (+15.31%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.5441
2014 Avg (September) 0.4719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5195 0.4989 0.5076
February 0.5194 0.5097 0.5154
March 0.5309 0.5121 0.5197
April 0.5331 0.5043 0.5230
May 0.5263 0.5045 0.5162
June 0.5303 0.5124 0.5199
July 0.5481 0.5200 0.5317
August 0.5470 0.5271 0.5340
September 0.5596 0.5272 0.5441
October 0.5545 0.5216 0.5382
November 0.5585 0.5310 0.5432
December 0.5451 0.5133 0.5333