2016 MAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2715 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2482 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2595 WST

2016 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2619 to the December average rate of 0.2511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2715 was down 2.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2772, 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 1,357 WST

2015 Average 1,295 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,241 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2653

0.2498

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 0.2619, compared to 0.2571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0151 WST (High: 0.2715 / Low: 0.2564). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 WST (High: 0.2620 / Low: 0.2583).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2619) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2619

2015 Avg (January) 0.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2715	0.2564	0.2619
February	0.2705	0.2590	0.2640
March	0.2622	0.2575	0.2602
April	0.2651	0.2582	0.2605
May	0.2704	0.2607	0.2638
June	0.2667	0.2569	0.2612
July	0.2644	0.2555	0.2590
August	0.2632	0.2588	0.2610
September	0.2620	0.2583	0.2598
October	0.2602	0.2552	0.2578
November	0.2590	0.2511	0.2536
December	0.2559	0.2482	0.2511