YEARLY HIGH
466.3477 KRW
YEARLY LOW
432.3903 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
448.0065 KRW

2015 WST to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 466.3477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 432.3903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9574 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 445.8136 to the December average rate of 453.3938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 466.3477 was down 0.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 467.4715, 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 2,331,738 KRW
2014 Average 2,255,857 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,161,951 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,786.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

461.4186
437.1582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KRW 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 444.1592, compared to 451.8538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.1592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 451.8538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 27.0730 KRW (High: 462.2513 / Low: 435.1783). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4698 KRW (High: 448.7233 / Low: 439.2535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±27.0730
May Spread (Stable) ±9.4698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.9296 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 459.3969) against the same month in 2014 (average: 443.3933), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0037 (+3.61%).

2015 Avg (August) 459.3969
2014 Avg (August) 443.3933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 460.8475 434.2837 445.8136
February 447.8518 436.2063 442.2943
March 452.4234 441.9491 447.1529
April 446.1301 432.3903 439.1799
May 448.7233 439.2535 444.0393
June 457.1585 439.9139 446.4754
July 464.7387 438.7330 450.8735
August 466.3477 454.5172 459.3969
September 462.5978 445.8503 455.1484
October 450.7186 433.7203 444.2188
November 454.4489 432.4690 448.0912
December 462.2513 435.1783 453.3938