2017 MAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2731 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2470 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2608 WST

2017 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.2731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.2470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2549 to the December average rate of 0.2702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2731 was up 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2715, 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 1,365 WST

2016 Average 1,297 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,235 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.44 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2721

0.2499

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 0.2562, compared to 0.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0115 WST (High: 0.2585 / Low: 0.2470). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 WST (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2676).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2687) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+5.96%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2687

2016 Avg (November) 0.2536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2581	0.2507	0.2549
February	0.2566	0.2482	0.2517
March	0.2585	0.2470	0.2536
April	0.2603	0.2524	0.2559
May	0.2647	0.2570	0.2611
June	0.2636	0.2559	0.2597
July	0.2641	0.2579	0.2606
August	0.2674	0.2567	0.2608
September	0.2688	0.2622	0.2661
October	0.2686	0.2630	0.2660
November	0.2731	0.2648	0.2687
December	0.2723	0.2676	0.2702