2018 MAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2781 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2674 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2736 WST

2018 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.2781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.2674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2718 to the December average rate of 0.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2781 was up 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2731, 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 1,390 WST

2017 Average 1,304 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,337 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2769

0.2699

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 0.2729, compared to 0.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2729

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0056 WST (High: 0.2759 / Low: 0.2703). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.2753 / Low: 0.2730).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+3.88%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2763

2017 Avg (October) 0.2660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2745	0.2691	0.2718
February	0.2746	0.2691	0.2717
March	0.2774	0.2721	0.2752
April	0.2779	0.2734	0.2753
May	0.2743	0.2695	0.2727
June	0.2729	0.2674	0.2705
July	0.2753	0.2730	0.2739
August	0.2759	0.2703	0.2730
September	0.2770	0.2738	0.2752
October	0.2781	0.2733	0.2763
November	0.2760	0.2725	0.2742
December	0.2750	0.2709	0.2734