YEARLY HIGH
50.3262 JPY
YEARLY LOW
44.6556 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.9485 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 251,631 JPY
2014 Average 226,711 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 223,278 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,353.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

49.9586
45.7308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.5925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.0067
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (June) 49.6063
2014 Avg (June) 44.3252

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