YEARLY HIGH
3.6308 MAD
YEARLY LOW
3.4172 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5494 MAD

2024 WST to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.6308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 3.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2136 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5542 to the December average rate of 3.5773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.6308 was down 6.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.8985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,154 MAD
2023 Average 18,530 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 17,086 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.15 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6181
3.4607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.5774, compared to 3.5214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1320 MAD (High: 3.5492 / Low: 3.4172). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 MAD (High: 3.6133 / Low: 3.5732).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1320
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 3.6050) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7164), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1114 (-3.00%).

2024 Avg (April) 3.6050
2023 Avg (April) 3.7164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5784 3.5178 3.5542
February 3.6133 3.5732 3.5920
March 3.6202 3.5623 3.5908
April 3.6308 3.5703 3.6050
May 3.6113 3.5373 3.5678
June 3.5860 3.5270 3.5549
July 3.5630 3.4951 3.5212
August 3.5492 3.4172 3.4834
September 3.5006 3.4522 3.4738
October 3.5482 3.4832 3.5174
November 3.5980 3.5055 3.5553
December 3.6082 3.5523 3.5773