YEARLY HIGH
56.0520 ISK
YEARLY LOW
47.1242 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.2538 ISK

2015 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 56.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 47.1242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9278 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.7995 to the December average rate of 50.0934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 56.0520 was up 6.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 52.8567, 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 280,260 ISK
2014 Average 249,861 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 235,621 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,639.11 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

55.6111
48.4781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ISK 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 53.9452, compared to 50.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 3.6236 ISK (High: 50.7478 / Low: 47.1242). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2301 ISK (High: 53.7359 / Low: 52.5058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6236
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.2852 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 55.0167) against the same month in 2014 (average: 48.8602), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1565 (+12.60%).

2015 Avg (April) 55.0167
2014 Avg (April) 48.8602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.7875 52.9818 53.7995
February 53.7359 52.5058 53.0508
March 55.7748 53.7054 54.9824
April 56.0520 53.2523 55.0167
May 54.5288 53.1434 53.8299
June 54.2371 52.3575 52.9918
July 53.6740 51.7898 52.7513
August 52.8366 49.6380 51.4100
September 50.2377 48.3224 49.1248
October 50.7478 47.1242 49.0726
November 51.4243 49.3473 50.9229
December 51.0899 48.8199 50.0934