YEARLY HIGH
0.2881 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2769 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2831 WST

2021 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.2769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2822 to the December average rate of 0.2803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2881 was down 0.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,441 WST
2020 Average 1,402 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,385 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2867
0.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to WST 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 0.2827, compared to 0.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 WST (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.2861) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.80%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.2861
2020 Avg (August) 0.2838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2861 0.2792 0.2822
February 0.2823 0.2784 0.2808
March 0.2830 0.2779 0.2802
April 0.2852 0.2800 0.2830
May 0.2874 0.2824 0.2846
June 0.2860 0.2831 0.2850
July 0.2875 0.2829 0.2851
August 0.2881 0.2839 0.2861
September 0.2871 0.2838 0.2856
October 0.2851 0.2831 0.2841
November 0.2835 0.2769 0.2801
December 0.2817 0.2778 0.2803