YEARLY HIGH
1.2505 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.1276 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1972 LTL

2015 WST to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 1.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 1.1276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2038 to the December average rate of 1.2008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2505 was up 5.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1840, 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 6,253 LTL
2014 Average 5,574 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 5,638 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.56 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2243
1.1591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to LTL 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 1.1986, compared to 1.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0886 LTL (High: 1.2162 / Low: 1.1276). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LTL (High: 1.1865 / Low: 1.1861).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 1.2188) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1161 (+10.52%).

2015 Avg (June) 1.2188
2014 Avg (June) 1.1028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2229 1.1864 1.2038
February 1.2070 1.1845 1.1958
March 1.2100 1.1573 1.1812
April 1.1865 1.1861 1.1864
May 1.2365 1.1710 1.2056
June 1.2505 1.1686 1.2188
July 1.2361 1.1943 1.2179
August 1.2167 1.1671 1.1957
September 1.1801 1.1485 1.1646
October 1.2162 1.1276 1.1804
November 1.2300 1.1842 1.2160
December 1.2230 1.1733 1.2008