2013 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0173 WST

YEARLY LOW

2.8734 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9482 WST

2013 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 3.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.8734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1440 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9115 to the December average rate of 2.9629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0173 was down 2.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0848, 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 15,087 WST

2012 Average 14,715 WST

Yearly Trough Low 14,367 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.78 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0176

2.8900

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 2.9238, compared to 2.9725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0670 WST (High: 2.9903 / Low: 2.9233). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 WST (High: 2.9189 / Low: 2.8993).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 3.0069) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0638 (+2.17%).

2013 Avg (August) 3.0069

2012 Avg (August) 2.9431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9189	2.8993	2.9115
February	2.9361	2.8885	2.9006
March	2.9438	2.9009	2.9282
April	2.9313	2.8734	2.9087
May	2.9608	2.9060	2.9335
June	2.9839	2.9297	2.9604
July	3.0052	2.9765	2.9917
August	3.0173	2.9846	3.0069
September	3.0161	2.9496	2.9766
October	2.9635	2.9168	2.9433
November	2.9903	2.9233	2.9534
December	2.9726	2.9437	2.9629