2015 WST to MAD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 4.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 3.6072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4619 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8336 to the December average rate of 3.8239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.0691 was up 8.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.7644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
WST to MAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9153, compared to 3.8084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1070 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.2647 MAD (High: 3.8720 / Low: 3.6072). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0713 MAD (High: 3.9913 / Low: 3.9201).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0780 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 4.0107) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.5407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4699 (+13.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9155 | 3.7589 | 3.8336 |
| February | 3.8880 | 3.7904 | 3.8328 |
| March | 4.0383 | 3.8818 | 3.9750 |
| April | 4.0691 | 3.9316 | 4.0107 |
| May | 3.9913 | 3.9201 | 3.9551 |
| June | 3.9598 | 3.8510 | 3.8849 |
| July | 3.9286 | 3.7892 | 3.8633 |
| August | 3.8697 | 3.7094 | 3.8003 |
| September | 3.7823 | 3.6675 | 3.7222 |
| October | 3.8720 | 3.6072 | 3.7665 |
| November | 3.9146 | 3.7751 | 3.8740 |
| December | 3.8981 | 3.7348 | 3.8239 |