YEARLY HIGH
490.6864 IQD
YEARLY LOW
412.5620 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.7628 IQD

2015 WST to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 490.6864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 412.5620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.1244 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 478.8493 to the December average rate of 423.8201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 490.6864 was down 5.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 519.9312, 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 2,453,432 IQD
2014 Average 2,511,975 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,062,810 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,621.88 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

488.0324
417.9826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to IQD 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 477.6482, compared to 445.8774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.7708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 477.6482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.8774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 53.8970 IQD (High: 466.4590 / Low: 412.5620). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2160 IQD (High: 480.1841 / Low: 472.9681).

November Spread (Volatile) ±53.8970
February Spread (Stable) ±7.2160

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 25.2895 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.2895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 478.8493) against the same month in 2014 (average: 500.3925), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5432 (-4.31%).

2015 Avg (January) 478.8493
2014 Avg (January) 500.3925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 490.6864 456.2830 478.8493
February 480.1841 472.9681 476.8179
March 480.8792 465.7065 474.4071
April 483.3389 475.1569 478.9186
May 489.6251 470.7840 482.1949
June 484.8392 463.5505 474.7014
July 474.8290 454.2530 465.9596
August 467.1386 443.1695 451.9329
September 458.4978 437.5619 448.7437
October 466.5523 426.8477 455.0488
November 466.4590 412.5620 429.7593
December 432.9002 413.2012 423.8201