YEARLY HIGH
0.3513 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3445 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3484 WST

2024 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.3445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3478 to the December average rate of 0.3498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.3513 was up 0.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,756 WST
2023 Average 1,695 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,723 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.86 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.3501
0.3470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.3477, compared to 0.3491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.3483 / Low: 0.3445). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.3492 / Low: 0.3477).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.3489) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.3373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+3.44%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.3489
2023 Avg (August) 0.3373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3490 0.3469 0.3478
February 0.3483 0.3445 0.3475
March 0.3492 0.3467 0.3476
April 0.3480 0.3464 0.3473
May 0.3502 0.3475 0.3481
June 0.3491 0.3458 0.3481
July 0.3492 0.3477 0.3482
August 0.3513 0.3476 0.3489
September 0.3501 0.3481 0.3489
October 0.3503 0.3487 0.3496
November 0.3508 0.3477 0.3494
December 0.3512 0.3490 0.3498