YEARLY HIGH
300.5953 SOS
YEARLY LOW
230.1744 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.4313 SOS

2015 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 300.5953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 230.1744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4210 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.9115 to the December average rate of 238.0937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 300.5953 was down 38.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 487.6686, 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 1,502,977 SOS
2014 Average 1,952,254 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,150,872 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352,104.85 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

298.3933
232.6120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS 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 284.0970, compared to 250.7656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.3314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.0970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.7656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 15.8830 SOS (High: 300.5953 / Low: 284.7124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8762 SOS (High: 285.4072 / Low: 280.5310).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.8830
April Spread (Stable) ±4.8762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.0255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 292.9115) against the same month in 2014 (average: 474.1256), the exchange rate shifted by -181.2141 (-38.22%).

2015 Avg (January) 292.9115
2014 Avg (January) 474.1256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.5953 284.7124 292.9115
February 284.7524 279.6380 281.8860
March 285.4765 277.6699 282.0134
April 285.4072 280.5310 283.5155
May 287.3189 279.7928 284.4237
June 283.6627 275.2899 279.8318
July 276.9004 262.3436 269.0101
August 263.7315 256.8266 260.2921
September 257.3529 242.1538 249.4697
October 251.8413 237.4539 247.6419
November 245.4220 235.2310 240.0863
December 245.0775 230.1744 238.0937