2015 WST to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |