2016 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7350 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.4107 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5892 WST

2016 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1.7350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.4107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3243 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6380 to the December average rate of 1.4329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7350 was down 45.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2121, 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 8,675 WST

2015 Average 12,526 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,053 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,621.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7271

1.4062

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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 1.6451, compared to 1.5334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1156 WST (High: 1.6522 / Low: 1.5366). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 WST (High: 1.5479 / Low: 1.5252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1156

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.7003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3437), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6434 (-27.45%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.7003

2015 Avg (May) 2.3437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6828	1.6045	1.6380
February	1.6781	1.5998	1.6324
March	1.6522	1.5366	1.5729
April	1.6975	1.6391	1.6586
May	1.7350	1.6619	1.7003
June	1.7236	1.6295	1.6681
July	1.6618	1.6024	1.6208
August	1.6042	1.5341	1.5631
September	1.5479	1.5252	1.5366
October	1.5896	1.5376	1.5652
November	1.5366	1.4509	1.4815
December	1.4574	1.4107	1.4329