YEARLY HIGH
0.8312 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7421 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7924 BBD

2015 WST to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.8312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.7421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0892 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8187 to the December average rate of 0.7731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8312 was down 5.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8826, 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 4,156 BBD
2014 Average 4,285 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,710 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.87 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8239
0.7622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to BBD 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 0.8082, compared to 0.7766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0433 BBD (High: 0.7854 / Low: 0.7421). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.8088 / Low: 0.8086).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8187) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0394 (-4.59%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8187
2014 Avg (January) 0.8581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8312 0.8043 0.8187
February 0.8087 0.7947 0.8034
March 0.8088 0.7890 0.8033
April 0.8088 0.8086 0.8088
May 0.8188 0.7983 0.8132
June 0.8140 0.7934 0.8019
July 0.8000 0.7705 0.7875
August 0.7841 0.7734 0.7797
September 0.7764 0.7584 0.7674
October 0.7854 0.7421 0.7756
November 0.7854 0.7631 0.7765
December 0.7867 0.7520 0.7731