YEARLY HIGH
0.2763 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2447 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2593 GBP

2015 WST to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.2763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2701 to the December average rate of 0.2579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2763 was up 3.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2682, 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 1,382 GBP
2014 Average 1,301 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,224 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.01 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2726
0.2482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GBP 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 0.2652, compared to 0.2534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0176 GBP (High: 0.2669 / Low: 0.2494). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.2524 / Low: 0.2474).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.2705) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+4.08%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.2705
2014 Avg (April) 0.2599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2726 0.2647 0.2701
February 0.2675 0.2590 0.2620
March 0.2731 0.2613 0.2684
April 0.2763 0.2621 0.2705
May 0.2708 0.2582 0.2632
June 0.2645 0.2524 0.2572
July 0.2572 0.2483 0.2531
August 0.2524 0.2474 0.2503
September 0.2549 0.2447 0.2503
October 0.2572 0.2450 0.2529
November 0.2609 0.2479 0.2557
December 0.2669 0.2494 0.2579