2015 WST to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.7539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 19.9589.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7950 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2257 to the December average rate of 27.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 28.7539 was up 0.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 28.5183, 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 RUB 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 23.3668, compared to 25.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7283 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 3.7195 RUB (High: 28.7539 / Low: 25.0344). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3447 RUB (High: 22.6102 / Low: 21.2655).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.7439 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 27.0747) against the same month in 2014 (average: 23.4307), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6440 (+15.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1070 | 24.4545 | 26.2257 |
| February | 28.1930 | 24.7559 | 25.8262 |
| March | 25.1847 | 23.1745 | 24.1654 |
| April | 23.3182 | 20.1949 | 21.4215 |
| May | 21.3091 | 19.9589 | 20.6231 |
| June | 22.6102 | 21.2655 | 21.9391 |
| July | 23.9943 | 22.0805 | 22.5713 |
| August | 27.5291 | 24.0606 | 25.5050 |
| September | 26.4077 | 24.9394 | 25.6706 |
| October | 25.4373 | 23.6281 | 24.4646 |
| November | 25.9421 | 24.1208 | 25.2846 |
| December | 28.7539 | 25.0344 | 27.0747 |