YEARLY HIGH
0.2772 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2458 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2591 WST

2015 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.2772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.2458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2609 to the December average rate of 0.2615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2772 was down 3.67% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2878, 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 1,386 WST
2014 Average 1,388 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,229 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2706
0.2474
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 0.2555, compared to 0.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0190 WST (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2583). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.2551 / Low: 0.2505).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.2656) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-2.44%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.2656
2014 Avg (October) 0.2722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2660 0.2554 0.2609
February 0.2638 0.2572 0.2609
March 0.2576 0.2476 0.2516
April 0.2544 0.2458 0.2494
May 0.2551 0.2505 0.2528
June 0.2597 0.2525 0.2574
July 0.2639 0.2545 0.2589
August 0.2696 0.2584 0.2632
September 0.2727 0.2644 0.2687
October 0.2772 0.2583 0.2656
November 0.2649 0.2555 0.2581
December 0.2678 0.2565 0.2615