2017 AZN to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5528 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2937 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4717 WST

2017 AZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.5528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.2937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2592 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3848 to the December average rate of 1.5003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5528 was down 10.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7350, 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 7,764 WST

2016 Average 7,945 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,468 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5373

1.3710

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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 1.4633, compared to 1.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1495 WST (High: 1.4431 / Low: 1.2937). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 WST (High: 1.5104 / Low: 1.4860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1495

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.5222) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6586), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1364 (-8.22%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.5222

2016 Avg (April) 1.6586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4431	1.2937	1.3848
February	1.4384	1.2973	1.3884
March	1.5059	1.4144	1.4664
April	1.5528	1.4791	1.5222
May	1.5483	1.4906	1.5235
June	1.5154	1.4705	1.4946
July	1.5011	1.4502	1.4794
August	1.4790	1.4315	1.4537
September	1.4918	1.4464	1.4689
October	1.4991	1.4647	1.4828
November	1.5104	1.4860	1.4954
December	1.5222	1.4891	1.5003