YEARLY HIGH
0.5583 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.5256 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5444 SGD

2015 WST to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.5583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.5256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5472 to the December average rate of 0.5441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5583 was up 1.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5522, 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 2,791 SGD
2014 Average 2,714 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,628 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.43 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5548
0.5341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SGD 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 0.5454, compared to 0.5434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0281 SGD (High: 0.5573 / Low: 0.5292). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 SGD (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.5363).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.5531) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+1.34%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.5531
2014 Avg (March) 0.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5544 0.5389 0.5472
February 0.5490 0.5374 0.5445
March 0.5583 0.5454 0.5531
April 0.5545 0.5339 0.5456
May 0.5469 0.5363 0.5424
June 0.5482 0.5338 0.5395
July 0.5474 0.5256 0.5358
August 0.5502 0.5362 0.5447
September 0.5512 0.5301 0.5431
October 0.5505 0.5280 0.5434
November 0.5581 0.5349 0.5491
December 0.5573 0.5292 0.5441