2020 MAD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2896 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2682 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2804 WST

2020 MAD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.2896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.2682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2739 to the December average rate of 0.2840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2896 was up 3.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2811, 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 1,448 WST

2019 Average 1,367 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,341 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2871

0.2727

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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 0.2775, compared to 0.2833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 WST (High: 0.2849 / Low: 0.2692). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 WST (High: 0.2870 / Low: 0.2822).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.2859) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+4.14%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.2859

2019 Avg (October) 0.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2766	0.2713	0.2739
February	0.2814	0.2740	0.2766
March	0.2849	0.2692	0.2807
April	0.2793	0.2682	0.2741
May	0.2827	0.2778	0.2807
June	0.2845	0.2750	0.2791
July	0.2823	0.2730	0.2778
August	0.2876	0.2792	0.2838
September	0.2869	0.2807	0.2839
October	0.2896	0.2831	0.2859
November	0.2870	0.2822	0.2844
December	0.2871	0.2744	0.2840