2012 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0848 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.8369 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9428 WST

2012 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 3.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.8369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2479 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0298 to the December average rate of 2.9143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0848 was down 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,424 WST

2011 Average 14,712 WST

Yearly Trough Low 14,185 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,239.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0539

2.8431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.9518, compared to 2.9338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2345 WST (High: 3.0715 / Low: 2.8369). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 WST (High: 2.8997 / Low: 2.8591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2345

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.0298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0787 (+2.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.0298

2011 Avg (January) 2.9511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0848	2.9167	3.0298
February	2.9383	2.8462	2.8994
March	2.9181	2.8425	2.8607
April	2.8997	2.8591	2.8935
May	3.0715	2.8369	2.9910
June	3.0719	2.9334	3.0363
July	3.0489	2.9060	2.9909
August	2.9822	2.8934	2.9431
September	2.9830	2.8684	2.9102
October	2.9337	2.8765	2.9164
November	2.9730	2.9127	2.9279
December	2.9517	2.9053	2.9143