YEARLY HIGH
47.7220 JMD
YEARLY LOW
44.0160 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.2558 JMD

2015 WST to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 47.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 44.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7060 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0594 to the December average rate of 46.2813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 47.7220 was down 3.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 49.5826, 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 238,610 JMD
2014 Average 237,585 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 220,080 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,530.07 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

47.2281
45.2037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to JMD 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 46.5811, compared to 45.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 3.1627 JMD (High: 47.1787 / Low: 44.0160). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3533 JMD (High: 46.5756 / Low: 46.2223).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1627
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3533

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6877 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 47.0594) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.6475), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4118 (+3.09%).

2015 Avg (January) 47.0594
2014 Avg (January) 45.6475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7220 46.3683 47.0594
February 46.7721 45.9951 46.4038
March 46.6747 45.4675 46.2442
April 46.5756 46.2223 46.3896
May 47.3949 46.1897 46.9741
June 47.1713 45.9980 46.4155
July 46.4670 44.8621 45.7278
August 45.7860 45.2776 45.6322
September 45.7830 44.9696 45.3724
October 47.1787 44.0160 46.2240
November 47.0235 45.6093 46.3458
December 47.2379 44.6729 46.2813