YEARLY HIGH
385.7343 CDF
YEARLY LOW
344.1361 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
366.9693 CDF

2015 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 385.7343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 344.1361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.5982 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 379.0893 to the December average rate of 358.1697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 385.7343 was down 5.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 406.8335, 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 1,928,671 CDF
2014 Average 1,978,613 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,720,680 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,991.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

381.4141
353.5167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 374.0796, compared to 359.8591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 374.0796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.8591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 20.7552 CDF (High: 364.8912 / Low: 344.1361). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2482 CDF (High: 376.3769 / Low: 373.1286).

October Spread (Volatile) ±20.7552
April Spread (Stable) ±3.2482

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 7.1347 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 379.0893) against the same month in 2014 (average: 396.5591), the exchange rate shifted by -17.4698 (-4.41%).

2015 Avg (January) 379.0893
2014 Avg (January) 396.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 385.7343 371.4167 379.0893
February 376.2146 368.6600 371.9546
March 375.2658 364.5234 371.8607
April 376.3769 373.1286 374.6614
May 380.4925 368.5219 375.9854
June 377.5946 367.1790 370.9260
July 371.1938 357.2814 364.7043
August 363.1449 358.2867 360.8817
September 359.6613 351.5610 355.8415
October 364.8912 344.1361 359.6310
November 364.8912 354.0779 359.9263
December 365.0762 347.8682 358.1697