2015 WST to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 50.3262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 44.6556.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6706 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4685 to the December average rate of 46.9853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 50.3262 was down 0.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 50.5942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
WST to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 48.5925, compared to 47.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2881 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 3.0067 JPY (High: 47.6623 / Low: 44.6556). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6290 JPY (High: 48.7085 / Low: 48.0795).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 1.9217 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 49.6063) against the same month in 2014 (average: 44.3252), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2811 (+11.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.0776 | 47.3016 | 48.4685 |
| February | 48.2264 | 46.7354 | 47.7014 |
| March | 48.6014 | 47.8123 | 48.3327 |
| April | 48.7085 | 48.0795 | 48.3141 |
| May | 49.9228 | 48.6281 | 49.1321 |
| June | 50.3262 | 48.6917 | 49.6063 |
| July | 49.5446 | 47.1732 | 48.5590 |
| August | 48.8651 | 46.2940 | 48.0048 |
| September | 46.6335 | 45.6160 | 46.0831 |
| October | 47.6623 | 44.6556 | 46.6003 |
| November | 48.4130 | 46.3104 | 47.5941 |
| December | 47.7499 | 45.9287 | 46.9853 |