2012 MAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2820 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2515 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2677 WST

2012 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2765 to the December average rate of 0.2693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2820 was down 8.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3078, 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 1,410 WST

2011 Average 1,435 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,257 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2781

0.2584

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 0.2705, compared to 0.2649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0216 WST (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2515). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 WST (High: 0.2710 / Low: 0.2666).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2765) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-1.76%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2765

2011 Avg (January) 0.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2820	0.2679	0.2765
February	0.2730	0.2656	0.2702
March	0.2718	0.2618	0.2662
April	0.2710	0.2666	0.2685
May	0.2778	0.2605	0.2714
June	0.2735	0.2608	0.2706
July	0.2730	0.2515	0.2624
August	0.2633	0.2543	0.2600
September	0.2696	0.2615	0.2648
October	0.2704	0.2621	0.2672
November	0.2722	0.2626	0.2657
December	0.2713	0.2666	0.2693