YEARLY HIGH
0.4156 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3710 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3962 USD

2015 WST to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.3710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4094 to the December average rate of 0.3865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4156 was down 5.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4413, 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 2,078 USD
2014 Average 2,142 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,855 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.93 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4119
0.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to USD 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 0.4041, compared to 0.3883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0216 USD (High: 0.3927 / Low: 0.3710). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.4044 / Low: 0.4043).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.4094) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-4.59%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.4094
2014 Avg (January) 0.4290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4156 0.4022 0.4094
February 0.4043 0.3973 0.4017
March 0.4044 0.3945 0.4016
April 0.4044 0.4043 0.4044
May 0.4094 0.3991 0.4066
June 0.4070 0.3967 0.4009
July 0.4000 0.3853 0.3938
August 0.3921 0.3867 0.3898
September 0.3882 0.3792 0.3837
October 0.3927 0.3710 0.3878
November 0.3927 0.3815 0.3882
December 0.3933 0.3760 0.3865