YEARLY HIGH
0.2811 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.2693 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2734 WST

2019 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.2811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.2693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2739 to the December average rate of 0.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2811 was up 1.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2781, 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 1,405 WST
2018 Average 1,368 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,347 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.79 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2766
0.2703
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 0.2723, compared to 0.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0084 WST (High: 0.2811 / Low: 0.2727). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2695).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2761) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.13%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2761
2018 Avg (August) 0.2730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2759 0.2713 0.2739
February 0.2756 0.2721 0.2734
March 0.2738 0.2693 0.2714
April 0.2723 0.2695 0.2708
May 0.2728 0.2696 0.2712
June 0.2766 0.2702 0.2730
July 0.2763 0.2715 0.2738
August 0.2811 0.2727 0.2761
September 0.2782 0.2709 0.2739
October 0.2767 0.2720 0.2746
November 0.2770 0.2727 0.2746
December 0.2763 0.2732 0.2744